Our first virtual Patient Engagement in Research Workshop was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us. Together we explored how patient engagement can shape the future of #ParkinsonsResearch 📅 Missed this one? Our next workshop takes place on October 23. Stay tuned for registration details!

Join the conversation! 🔬 Join our virtual Workshop on Patient Engagement in Research on Sept 22. Share your ideas, learn about current initiatives, and help build a sustainable research environment. Register here 👉 lnkd.in/g897P528 #Parkinson's #ParkinsonsResearch

Super weather for the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk today with Garth, Joe, and Bonny💛🐾❤️ @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social #ParkinsonsAwareness

Barbara, one of our CareFund recipients, continues to inspire with her creativity and dedication. She uses therapeutic mime to support people living with Parkinson’s and raise awareness through the arts. We’re so proud to see her share this important work with the Neurohumanities Network!

🚨 The 2026 Parkinson Canada Research Grant Competition is open! We’re funding researchers at every career stage to drive breakthroughs in #Parkinsons care & treatment. Deadline: Nov 3, 2025. Apply now 👉 https://parkinsoncan.smapply.io/res/p/Research-Grant/ #ParkinsonsResearch #ResearchFunding

You know your body best. Track it your way with our 10-Week Medication Guide, supported by AbbVie. Track mood, mobility, sleep, and more to stay in tune with your #Parkinson’s journey. Empower yourself and get the support you deserve. Get yours today 👉 www.parkinson.ca/resources/ed...

Have lived experience with #Parkinson’s? Your insights can shape the future of #ParkinsonsResearch. 🔬 Join us as a Lived Experience Reviewer & help evaluate research grants to ensure they meet our community's needs. 📅 Apply by August 31, 2025. 🔗 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

With support from the Della Vedova family, Prof. Denis Soulet at @ulaval.ca is exploring whether #zuranolone, a medication for postpartum depression, may help protect dopamine-producing neurons in #Parkinson’s. Read more 👉 www.parkinson.ca/della-vedova... #ParkinsonsResearch

⏳ Apply now for the Patient Engagement in Research Grant! Receive up to $3,000 to fund projects that bring together researchers & people with lived experience to shape #Parkinson’s research. Deadline: August 29, 2025 Questions? [email protected] Apply: www.parkinson.ca/research/app...

Starting a new #Parkinson's medication can be a big change, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our free 10-Week Medication Guide offers tools, tips & resources for both you and your #carepartner, helping you take the next step, together. 📥 Download here: www.parkinson.ca/resources/ed...

Why does walking get harder as #Parkinson’s progresses? 🚶 New research is uncovering how changes in the brain and nervous system cause #gait issues like freezing, shuffling, and falls, and how this could lead to better treatments. 🧠 Read more: www.parkinson.ca/gait-challen... #ParkinsonsResearch

If you’ve ever searched for answers at 2 a.m., felt overwhelmed at an appointment, or just wanted to feel a bit more in control, this is for you. The Every Victory Counts® Canadian Edition offers trusted insights & support to help you live well with #Parkinson’s. 👉 www.parkinson.ca/resources/ed...

Join us Aug 20, 2–3 PM ET for a free webinar on stem cell therapies in #Parkinson’s research. 🧠 Hear from experts Dr. Kim & Dr. Kirkeby on the latest clinical trials + what the future may hold. 🧬 👉 parkinsoncanada.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #StemCellResearch #ParkinsonsResearch

People affected by #Parkinson’s offer crucial insights that can drive better research. Apply now for our Patient Engagement in Research Grant 🧠🔬 💰 Up to $3,000 📅 Deadline: Aug 29 🔗 www.parkinson.ca/research/app... #ParkinsonsResearch

Help Fill the Caregivers Gap. Tell Your Story. Raise awareness of the growing need for caregivers for those without this support. @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social @parkinsonseurope.bsky.social @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk

Starting a new #Parkinson's medication? You’re not alone. 💊🗓️ Our free 10-Week Medication Guide—supported by AbbVie—offers tips, trackers & tools to help you feel more confident. ➡️ Swipe to preview what’s inside 📥 Download now: www.parkinson.ca/resources/edu...

Last week, we met with #NewBrunswick Health Minister Dr. John Dornan to discuss improving health care for people living with Parkinson’s in the province. We were also proud to present Harry Forestell with the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his advocacy. 💙 parkinson.ca/advocacy

Check out my article on Therapeutic Mime for people with Parkinson’s at www.canva.com/design/DAGcx... @parkinsons.org.uk @parkinsonseurope.bsky.social @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social

Big news in #Parkinson's research! #Prasinezumab, a potential disease-modifying therapy, is entering Phase III trials. If successful, it could help address the progression of the condition. Read more on our blog 👉 parkinson.ca/prasinezumab...

As we engage with Canada’s new Parliament, we need your input. 🗣️ If #Parkinson’s touches your life, take 10 minutes to complete our survey. Your insights will help shape our advocacy priorities and improve care, support & quality of life. 📋 forms.cloud.microsoft/r/t0XhbcSwhn

We were on #ParliamentHill this week, meeting with members of the newly elected Parliament to elevate key priorities: better access to care, increased research funding, and greater affordability for people affected by #Parkinsons @gordjohns.bsky.social @bencarrwpg.bsky.social

This important research expands our understanding of the structure and behaviour of α-synuclein aggregates, a key area in #Parkinson’s science. We’re proud to support innovative work like this which deepens our understanding of Parkinson’s and brings us one step closer to new treatments. 🧠🔬

If you have a care partner you would like to honour, make sure to send your stories and photos over to @salsbergmathews.bsky.social 💙

The internet is full of advice, but not all of it is helpful. Join leading #Parkinson's expert Dr. Benzi Kluger on Wed, June 18 at 2 p.m. ET for a FREE webinar on how to spot red flags, ask better questions, and make informed care decisions. 🔗 Register: parkinsoncanada.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

NOW OPEN: 2025 C-OPN Data Challenge Parkinson Canada & @braincanada.bsky.social are offering 4 grants of up to $50K for research using the C-OPN database 📝 Register by: July 14 📅 Apply by: July 28 💡 Info webinar: June 17 - email [email protected] 🔗 parkinsoncan.smapply.io #ParkinsonsResearch

I’m illustrating PD caregivers’ stories to share via PD groups. Please DM me & share photos, stories, location. Denise Coley, who lives with PD in Morgan Hill, US, struggles with appetite. Her husband, Bernard prepares "showcase plates" to entice her to eat, proving you taste with your eyes 1st

Thanks @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social for receiving the CARE Fund Grant, making it possible for me to make the therapeutic mime videos to help my PD sisters & brothers 🌷🙏🌷

Sharpen your mind by practising ‘Space Substance’ in Mime @parkinsons.org.uk @parkinsonseurope.bsky.social @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social @worldpdcongress.bsky.social

This past April,we were proud to help represent Canada at #ADPD2025. While there, we spoke with Parkinson Canada-funded researcher Dr. Margaux Teil about advancing #Parkinson’s research, global collaboration, and the power of lived experience. 📖 parkinson.ca/an-interview... #ParkinsonsResearch

Today, the Ontario Government released its 2025–26 Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. We welcome investments in primary care and expanded care teams, as well as new supports for seniors and caregivers—key priorities for the #Parkinson’s community. 🔗 www.parkinson.ca/advocacy-ref...

New free therapeutic mime videos available now. Read more from Parkinson’s Europe: parkinsonseurope.org/2025/05/14/m... @parkinsonseurope.bsky.social @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk @worldpdcongress.bsky.social @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social

📣 Next week! Join us next Wednesday, May 21, for a FREE webinar exploring the changing roles of #carepartners. Together, we’ll talk about the challenges, the resilience, and the tools that can help you find your footing again. 🔗 Register now: parkinsoncanada.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Parkinsons

As #NationalVolunteerWeek wraps up, we’re celebrating Jacques Séguin—a mentor, advocate & creative spirit supporting others through his lived experience with #Parkinson's. "When I volunteer, I do good for others – but I also do good for myself." parkinson.ca/get-involved...

This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we’re celebrating 3 amazing sisters—Lucy, Nadia & Angela—whose decades of dedication to Parkinson Canada began with their mother’s #Parkinsons diagnosis. What started as support for her—and each other—became a lifelong mission of advocacy and connection.

As #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth wraps up, we want to thank our incredible faces of Swagger and everyone who shared their story with #ParkinsonsLooksLikeMe. You've put a spotlight on the strength, resilience, and swagger of the #Parkinsons community. 💙 Read their stories again ➡️ www.parkinson.ca/pam/

After a #Parkinson's diagnosis at 68, Elizabeth faced the challenges head-on. With determination and support, she underwent Deep Brain Stimulation, a decision that brought her confidence and independence back. 🔗 parkinson.ca/regaining-li... #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth

Parkinson’s IQ + You is coming to Montreal! ✨🧠 Join us on May 31 for a FREE event to empower those living with #Parkinson’s & care partners. Gain insights, connect with experts, and explore local support. 📍DoubleTree by Hilton, Montreal, QC ➡️ web.cvent.com/event/11aee7...

Since 2004, Dr. Veronica Bruno has been helping people with #Parkinsons reclaim their swagger. 💪 Her latest research amplifies women’s voices, tackles gender gaps in care, and puts lived experience at the centre. 🔗 parkinson.ca/champion-of-swagger-dr-veronica-bruno #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth 💙

Diagnosed at just 24, Vandana faced #Parkinson’s as a new mom. But with her husband Mahesh and their boys by her side, she’s embracing life with strength and love. 💙 Read their journey here: parkinson.ca/navigating-p... #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth

“Don’t hold back. Do everything you want to do.” Peter lives by this motto—whether walking his granddaughters to school or exploring his roots in Italy. #Parkinson’s is part of his story, not the whole story. #ParkinsonsLooksLikeMe 🔗 parkinson.ca/choosing-lif...

🗳️ Early voting starts this weekend. With 110K+ people in Canada living with Parkinson’s & the cost hitting $3.3B in 2024, it’s time to make Parkinson’s a priority. Use our #Election2025 toolkit to raise your voice. 📥 Download here: www.parkinson.ca/wp-content/u... #CDNpoli #Elxn45

After her #Parkinson’s diagnosis, Margaret Morton found her swagger through poetry, coaching, and home projects. Parkinson’s is just one part of her vibrant story. 🌟 📖 Read more: parkinson.ca/living-fully... #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth

🧠 Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay— a day to shed light on the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. More than 110,000 people in Canada live w/ Parkinson’s, yet misconceptions remain. 💬 Share this post to raise awareness 🔗 Learn more: parkinson.ca + Follow @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social

Today, on #WorldParkinsonsDay, we honour the strength, courage, and swagger of those living with Parkinson’s. 💙 Every act of support—big or small—makes a difference for the 110,000+ Canadians living with the condition. Find out how you can get involved: parkinson.ca/pam/

When Ian was diagnosed with #Parkinson’s, he and his wife, Wendy, leaned on each other and their community. Today, Ian helps others find support. This #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth, we honour those living with Parkinson’s and their supporters. 💙 Read more here: parkinson.ca/a-story-of-r...

#WorldParkinsonsDay is just 2 days away. 🌎💙 Rain couldn’t stop our community last year at Yonge-Dundas Square—we danced, we moved, we raised our voices for a future without limits. This April, join us in fueling awareness and action. See how you can get involved: parkinson.ca/pam

After being diagnosed with #Parkinson's in 2014, Andy found hope and swagger through connection—leading support groups and cycling with Zwifters Against Parkinson’s. Read his story here: parkinson.ca/finding-stre... #ParkinsonsLooksLikeMe #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth

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What I learned from diagnosis of Parkinson’s - a progressive disease with no known cure. #ParkinsonsLooksLikeMe @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social @parkinsonseurope.bsky.social