Join me in challenging stigma, building awareness, and creating community for over 110,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s.
Sept. 16th
12:00 MT
Anticipating Needs Through the Parkinson's Journey: Research Perspectives
Research has shown that families impacted by Parkinson's disease benefit from proactive guidance around disease progression, but many don't receive this and enter the later stages without vital emotional and practical preparations. In her recent preliminary study, Jennifer Corcoran, MD, sought to gather the experiences, preferences, and perspectives of people with Parkinson's, care partners, and neurologists surrounding guidance about anticipated PD progression. Discover her initial findings and how they could be applied in your life and community!
Sept. 16th
11:00 - 12:00
Navigating Relationships and Intimacy with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease doesn’t just affect the body – it also reshapes relationships, emotional wellbeing, and intimacy. This presentation will explore the often-overlooked impact of Parkinson’s on mental health, family dynamics, romantic relationships, and sexual connection. Participants will gain tools to support emotional closeness, communicate more effectively, and navigate the challenges of intimacy and caregiving with greater confidence and care.
Sept. 17th
The brain-body connection: why exercise matters in Parkinson’s
Physiotherapist Orla Hares explores the powerful connection between the brain and body. Topics include how physical activity can support your brain and why it should be a key part of your care plan. Duncan Campbell will also join us to share why and how exercise is an integral part of his own Parkinson’s journey.
Sept. 17th
1:00-2:00 ET
Parkinson's Medications 101
Medication plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it’s only one part of a comprehensive care plan. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how medications work, their intended benefits, and common side effects. We will address the natural progression of Parkinson’s and the changes in medication regimens that may be necessary over time. By managing expectations, participants can build a more sustainable strategy for living well with PD.
Sept. 18th
12:00ET
Talking About Disease-Modifying Therapies for Parkinson’s
There are more than 150 therapies that The Michael J. Fox Foundation is monitoring as potential treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Half of these are symptomatic treatments, which aim to provide relief for motor and nonmotor symptoms. The other half are therapies targeted at slowing or stopping the progression of the disease, which are called disease-modifying therapies.
In this Third Thursdays Webinar, our expert panel will discuss disease-modifying therapies and share the latest ways scientists are trying to either support healthy brain function or intervene in how PD affects the brain. Tune in to ask your questions live.
Sept. 18th
2:00ET
Are your gut and your brain talking to each other? If you’re curious about the fascinating connection between gut health and Parkinson’s disease, join us on Thursday, September 18 for Dr. Gilbert Hosts: The Gut‑Parkinson’s Connection, featuring renowned neuroscientist Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey. She’ll explain the complicated and fascinating relationship between the gut and PD and steps you can take that may help improve your gastrointestinal health.
Join us and you’ll learn:
How gut inflammation may influence brain health and Parkinson’s progression
What gastrointestinal symptoms (like constipation, bloating, or nausea) can tell us about Parkinson’s
The role of the microbiome in Parkinson’s—what it is and how it might contribute to disease development
Practical tips to support a healthier gut
Sept. 24th
6:00PM ET
Webinar: Balancing Life: My Perspective on Living with Young Onset Parkinson’s, presented by Jimmy Choi, sponsored by Alora
