Women & Parkinson’s: Raising our voices for change

Women & Parkinson’s: Raising our voices for change

In this webinar, Dr. Veronica Bruno discusses how women with Parkinson’s experience symptoms differently than men, barriers to care and treatment options, resources and tools available for women, and how to advocate for better care and research into women with Parkinson’s.Acclaimed Canadian author Kathy Page also joins to share her own personal journey with Parkinson’s, so eloquently captured in her book, In This Faulty Machine: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation. (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/boo... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dzalRGbkx4dmlSSG8xUVZ5dUlmZUQwUjRkZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuOVRkeWpBUmY4dmRwOUF0RkI4Q3d5dElmV3h0X1hDck9QaUJxbVFqbG1Qa3BZNlNEUFVERDZBYlJCS1J1dnNxZlNrWUM4dU1wcmg0UFlYeHVId2ZGajFzb2dzcG0xZkJXNkhwOHhpc04wNFdDNU1wRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.penguinrandomhouse.ca%2Fbooks%2F788772%2Fin-this-faulty-machine-by-kathy-page%2F9781037800887&v=tZf9MrjIqjw]) Sign up for future webinars: https://www.parkinson.ca/resources/co... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblZveUwyZmpwNjdwRHBEcE5XTGdhek4yMHRNd3xBQ3Jtc0ttaW16TFkwN043ODJQc29WTFV0Skg5LVRyVTJ5QzBoLUsxR3NMS3BIMEdObzd6eVNwRWhKMGY1bEdrR3BhQXllb1pSX00tODNOdWlKcjBKeXVIN0dOblpTWkRtWlRDODVMS1hteFN5bFBRY1hPRkI5VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.ca%2Fresources%2Fcommunity-events-and-webinars%2F&v=tZf9MrjIqjw] #parkinsons [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parkinsons] #womenshealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenshealth] #parkinsonssupport [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parkinsonssupport]

Managing your Parkinson’s medications and symptoms

Living with Parkinson’s requires paying attention to your body and making adjustments as things change. In this webinar, pharmacist Greta Mah shares strategies for tracking and managing symptoms and medications. You’ll also be introduced to a Parkinson Canada tool for navigating those first weeks when starting a new medication. Boost your Parkinson’s wellness with self-assessment, goal-setting, and communication tools that will help you form new habits, manage symptoms and side effects, and make the most of your medical appointments. Find the 10-week medication guide here: https://www.parkinson.ca/resources/ed... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm16TkNXWkhCYVUzT1lmN2F5MnR2Z0lxV0cwUXxBQ3Jtc0trZlA0bURJWlQtOEhWamg3eTZoeE81RFQ4bFFYQWRGbzRSV3ZIYnl5UUJfeXFtYmQwM2JBc3Zia2hJMnZWU2ZYMFZfRHk4RWUwRV85OFFKWGJNeFdtVFZjZVRDajVQVERrQW9fLWtyemMxNkkwdUl5Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.ca%2Fresources%2Feducational-publications%2Fyour-10-week-guide-navigating-a-new-parkinsons-medication%2F&v=pl4M2qiSRHQ]Sign up for future webinars: https://www.parkinson.ca/resources/co... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTBCQ2dDNnMwYmJKb00wVFNPT0VieGR5bGdXZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuODJlcHM4UFAtY0V3akh1TTVpZ3pqNDVna0NFY3hOdWxJUEFrNWVVZXNXdHYwN2hTbnlhZDQtQk9zQkhvX0FRbUVvdnVBdUlyNl9CNmR4R1g4QkkwYm5KTFlZaTltNlBTTG9qZVk1dmFUZ1RsbFl2VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.ca%2Fresources%2Fcommunity-events-and-webinars%2F&v=pl4M2qiSRHQ]

Parkinson Canada CARE Fund program highlights

Discover new ways to move, feel, and live better with Parkinson’s.This wellness webinar highlights three innovative, community-based programs supported by the Parkinson Canada CARE Fund. Each program shares practical, creative, and evidence-informed approaches designed to support people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners in everyday life.Featured programs• Unlocking Movement: Managing Freezing of Gait - Neurology RehabAn online, expert-led program with practical strategies to manage freezing of gait and support confidence and mobility.Presenter: Haseel Bhatt, MScPT, MSc, Movement Disorders Physiotherapist• Mindfulness Meditation - Living Better with Parkinson’sAn 8-week mindfulness program introducing gentle breathing, relaxation, and awareness practices to support calm and wellbeing.Presenters: Tracey Burton, RN, and Jay Robinson, certified meditation teacher• Mime + Dance = Synergy - Mime Over MindA creative movement approach blending mime and dance to support expression, coordination, and movement for people living with Parkinson’s.Presenters: Barbara Salsberg Mathews, founder of Mime Over Mind, and Sarah Martens, movement and dance instructorLearn more about Parkinson Canada’s CARE Fund and funded programs by visiting https://www.parkinson.ca/care-fund/

Understanding and managing falls in Parkinson’s

Falls can be one of the most significant challenges faced by people living with Parkinson’s. In this episode, we explore what contributes to fall risk, how to move more safely, and what to do if a fall does occur. Physiotherapist Naomi Casiro, founder of NeuroFit BC and a leader in Parkinson’s-focused falls training, offers clear, practical guidance to help people stay mobile and confident in their daily lives. Naomi’s approach blends exercise science, neuro-rehabilitation, and real-world strategies that empower individuals to move safely and with greater ease. You’ll learn: * Key risk factors for falls in Parkinson’s * How falls prevention and falls training work together * Protective techniques that can reduce injury * How to get up safely after a fall * Everyday habits that support mobility and confidence For more tools, programs, and community support, visit www.parkinson.ca [www.parkinson.ca] Join an upcoming live webinar: ⁠www.parkinson.ca/event/ [https://www.parkinson.ca/event/]

Let’s talk Parkinson’s: a conversation with a pharmacist

Navigate Parkinson’s medications with confidence. In this session, pharmacist Greta Mah explains how Parkinson’s medications work, common side effects, and practical strategies to manage your treatment effectively. She shares insights to help people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners navigate daily routines, make informed decisions, and feel more empowered in their care. Greta is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist and adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. She also coordinates the North York General Hospital – Fanny Bernstein Living Well with Parkinson’s Education Program. Join an upcoming live webinar: ⁠https://www.parkinson.ca/event/ [https://www.parkinson.ca/event/]