Près de chez vous - Parkinson Canada

1) Saliva and Swallowing Challenges

Catégories: Event - Education, Event - Virtual

This webinar sponsored by Merz Therapeutics will feature Dr. Ianessa Humbert, PhD, who will be joining Parkinson Canada on Friday, December 9 to share her expertise on swallowing, including excessive saliva, drooling and aspiration and what you can do. Ianessa Humbert, PhD, is an accomplished scientist, professor, and highly sought-after speaker with expertise in swallowing and swallowing disorders. With over 100 speaking invitations around the world, the most common feedback from attendees continues to be: « This is the first time a course has really forced me to think about what I’m doing ». Dr. Humbert’s teaching philosophy requires attendees to question

2) Regenerative Medicine: Where will stem cells take us?

Join Parkinson Canada President and CEO Karen Lee at a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Globe and Mail, Regenerative Medicine: Where will stem cells take us? Karen will present the Parkinson community’s perspective and viewpoints on stem cells in regenerative medicine. From The Globe and Mail: Stem cells hold the potential to create new and innovative treatments and therapies for illnesses such as Parkinson’s, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Researchers in Canada are working on stem cell advances to test new therapies, and to grow and repair tissues, organs and damaged cells, paving the way for a future of regenerative

3) Parkinson Canada National Advocacy Webinar

Catégories: Event - Virtual

We heard from more than 150 community members from across the country during our Parkinson Canada Roundtable Series. From Newfoundland to Nunavut to Vancouver Island, we heard from people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners, regional community organizations, and a variety of researchers and healthcare professionals. From these discussions, we’ve identified a crucial need for increased government support to address several areas of concern related to promoting earlier diagnosis and a better system of care with increased access for all Canadians. Some of these issues include reducing wait times for diagnosis, increasing access to multidisciplinary care, and facilitating the

4) Toronto Young Onset for Women

5) Alliston Support Group

131 Wellington St E, Alliston, ON L9R 0G7

6) Resilience Webinar: Perspectives on Living Well with Parkinson’s: No Matter What

Catégories: event-archive, Événements - communautaires, Event - Virtual

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No Matter What is a rallying cry for Canadians living with Parkinson’s, celebrating resilience, strength of spirit and perseverance. Nothing prepares you for Parkinson’s, but life goes on: No Matter What. Join our speakers who share what resilience means to them and specific strategies for living well with Parkinson’s. There is strength in numbers, there is hope in research, and there is support all around you. Special guest keynote Tim Hague Sr., the author of the book Perseverance will share perspectives on what No Matter What means to him, shortly after the 10-year anniversary of diagnosis. He is

7) Ending Parkinson’s Disease webinar

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Parkinson Canada is pleased to have presented a conversation with the authors of the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease. There are multiple chances to receive a free copy of the book. In this « must-read » book for anyone in the Parkinson Community, four leading doctors and advocates offer a bold action plan « the PACT » to prevent, care for, and treat Parkinson’s disease – one of the great health challenges of our time. Join Larry Gifford from the podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s and authors Dr. Bas Bloem, MD, PhD, FRCPE, Dr. Ray Dorsey, MD, Dr. Michael S. Okun, MD