We would like to extend a thank you to outgoing committee chairs, Dr. Anne-Louise Lafontaine who served as Chair of … Read More
SuperWalk 2009
SuperWalk 2009 announces its first Early Bird Winner! Congratulations to Maxine Thistle of St. John’s Newfoundland, SuperWalk’s first Early Bird … Read More
Creative Expressions contest
Parkinson Society Canada seeks artistic talent! If you have a painting, photo, or other visual art that you would like … Read More
Message from the editor
Welcome to the latest edition of E Parkinson Post! In this issue, we shine a spotlight on balance, a critical … Read More
Music to walk by…
Could walking to music improve gait and balance in Parkinson’s? That’s what Dr. Lesley Brown, a kinesiology professor at the … Read More
Message from the editor
Welcome to the latest edition of E Parkinson Post! We kick-off this issue with a focus on non-motor precursors of … Read More
Message from the editor
Welcome to the latest edition of E Parkinson Post! We all know how important it is to maintain good relationships … Read More
Precursors to Parkinson’s disease
Research interest in pre-clinical markers for Parkinson’s disease is fuelled by the desire to identify one or more biomarkers that … Read More
Navigating the healthcare system
By Larry Peabody In September 2002, my life changed forever. I was 53 years old and enjoying one of those … Read More
New in Parkinson’s research
Parkinson Disease Foundation Statement on President Obama’s Stem Cell Policy Reversal Zapping Parkinson’s with shocks to spinal cord yields ‘dramatic … Read More