Profiles

Steven Iseman

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015, Steven has been an active member of the young-onset Parkinson’s community and in the broader Parkinson’s community, particularly in maintaining...

Manon Day

Manon was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s at the age of 27. As a member of the Parkinson’s community, Manon is very knowledgeable about the disease...

Liz Loewen (Vice-Chair)

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018, Liz brings both her lived experience as well as decades of involvement in health system leadership with a focus on...

Larry Linton

Larry was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2012. Like many, Larry’s process of receiving a diagnosis was a long one. There was uncertainty about symptoms, confusion...

Anxiety’s role in freezing of gait

Up to 80 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease will eventually experience freezing in place, a debilitating symptom precipitating falls and curbing people’s independence. At...

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