October 2019
2019 Regional Parkinson’s Conference
The conference is designed to provide information and support to people living and working with Parkinson’s. Our professional speakers are dedicated to helping people live better with Parkinson’s. (Registration begins at 8:30) Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre 591 Wellington Rd, London Dr. Gloria Grace, C. Psych Department of Psychology and Clinical Neurological Sciences University Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre Cognitive and Emotional Challenges in Parkinson's Disease Dr. Scott Ryan Ph.D Assistant Professor Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University…
Find out more »WEBINAR: Understanding Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s
Presenter: Dr. Camila Aquino Dr. Camila Aquino will be discussing motor symptoms of Parkinson's including freezing, slow movement, shaking, stiffness and balance. Dr. Aquino received her MD degree at Escola Superior de Ciencias da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Vitoria, Brazil, and completed her residency in Neurology at the Federal University of Sao Paulo. Afterwards she continued at the university as preceptor of the neurology residency program and obtained a Master’s degree in neurosciences while training in the Movement Disorders…
Find out more »November 2019
WEBINAR: Reducing Risk of Falls in People Living with Parkinson’s – A Physiotherapist’s Perspective
This presentation will provide an overview of the various factors that contribute to falls in people who live with Parkinson’s Disease as well as strategies to help decrease the risk of falling. Considerations to help manage freezing episodes and appropriate exercise interventions will be discussed. Karla Andrews is a Registered Physiotherapist who practices in the Guelph-area. She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1995 and operates Andrews In-Home Physiotherapy. She has a special interest in Parkinson’s and a significant…
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Open House
Come Mix, Mingle and Share a Holiday Jingle at our Open House. An afternoon drop-in holiday celebration. Everyone Welcome! Munchies and beverages provided
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