Programs Near You - Parkinson Canada

1) East Coast Kitchen Party

The East Coast of Canada has a long-standing tradition of family and friends gathering around the kitchen table, sharing great music, food and drink! With a pair of spoons, a fiddle, guitar or banjo, the room comes alive with singing, laughter and a feeling of community connection like no other! With the public health restrictions in place, the opportunities for our Parkinson Communities to gather in-person has been put on hold. In its place we have seen these gatherings move “virtually” with the emergence of online support groups, exercise classes, health choirs, and everything else but the kitchen sink! And

2) Webinar: Shedding Light on Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s Disease

Categories: Event - Virtual

Changes in thinking associated with Parkinson’s disease can often be a confusing and difficult subject to discuss. Cognitive impairments affect many people with PD. In this time of uncertainty, many are experiencing increased challenges in their daily journey of living well with PD. Social and physical isolation, changes in daily routines, and disruptions in medical appointments and services have led to an increase in stress for many. Care Partners have shared their own struggles and increased stress levels in caring for their partners. Many have asked, “How can I best support my Partner?” Dr. Clarkson will walk us through some

3) Guten Appétit

Categories: Event - Community, Event - Virtual

Parkinson Canada is proud to support Guten Appétit: Live virtual cooking classes and dinner parties with chef Anna Jahn as host and chef. Five themed meals, sommelier’s wine picks and stimulating company. Proceeds and extra donations for each class will be donated to Parkinson Canada, Ottawa Food Bank, Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and Ecology Ottawa. For cooking novices, reluctant home cooks and adventurous foodies, this series is for everyone and any household size. Make simple meals accessible and elevate them with small tweaks and tips. Participants will receive a detailed shopping list, recipe, a wine recommendation and a themed Spotify playlist

4) 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

5) IN home/work OUT – Facebook Live exercise sessions

Categories: Event - Virtual

Join us LIVE on Facebook! A 50-min exercise session followed by a Q&A with Lance Letain, Parkinson Canada Events Coordinator. Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00-9:00 AM (Central) / 9:00-10:00 AM (Eastern) Lance has a degree in Kinesiology and was a Master Trainer for Active Aging in Manitoba’s Steppin’ Up With Confidence program Go to https://www.facebook.com/ParkinsonSuperWalk.ca

Winnipeg, MB