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Webinars

Webinar: Brain Fit – Supporting Brain Health with Parkinson’s

Robyn Haldenby

Learn about brain health, cognitive changes, and dementia in Parkinson's. Discover practical strategies to support memory, focus, and overall cognitive wellness.

A Physiotherapy Guide to Indoor Exercises

Orla Hanes

Learn safe home exercises with Orla Hanes from Gaitway Neurophysio & Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario. Tips, stretches, and physiotherapy guidance for those with Parkinson’s.

The In’s and Outs of Communication and Swallowing with Parkinson’s

Melissa Vincent

The In's and Outs of Communication and Swallowing with Parkinson's - This webinar will explore voice therapies, demonstrations, and resources for Parkinson’s, plus strategies for swallowing challenges, safety, texture modifications, and assistive tools.

Fall Safety: Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Recovering From Falls

Katie Yeandle

Fall Safety: Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Recovering From Falls - Fall prevention is important, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Fall preparedness, how to fall safely and get up afterward, is just as vital.

An Introduction To Grieving and Mourning Well

Adam Crichton

An Introduction To Grieving and Mourning Well - This presentation explores grief, mourning, and anticipatory grief, offering practical ways to support ourselves and others. Featuring Adam Crichton from the COPING Centre.

Navigating Relationships and Intimacy with PD

Donna Clarke-McMullen and Julia Prouse

Navigating Relationships and Intimacy with PD - Parkinson’s affects more than just the body, it impacts mental health, relationships, and intimacy. This webinar offers tools to strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and navigate these challenges with confidence and compassion.

Heads Up for Healthier Brains

Susan Oster

Heads Up for Healthier Brains - Join Susan Oster from the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners as she shares insights on dementia, risk reduction, balanced nutrition and practical lifestyle tips to support your brain health.

We’re in This Together: Strategies for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Carepartners

Olivia Crozier

We’re in This Together: Strategies for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Carepartners - Self-Management Strategies for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Care Partners will be an interactive session exploring how care partners and individuals with Parkinson’s can work together toward wellness.

The Value of Music Therapy

Tian Ip

The Value of Music Therapy – Discover its impact on anxiety and depression, movement, cognition, voice, communication, social connectivity, physical activity and motivation.

Peripheral Neuropathy in Parkinson’s

Erika Howe, PhD.

Peripheral Neuropathy in Parkinson's – Learn about foot wear, foot care practices and ways to maintain foot health.

Strategies for Living a Balanced Life

Laura McDonald

Strategies for Living a Balanced Life – Learn about boundary setting, time management and leaning on our team to support us.

Successful Workplace Navigation

Jon Pinkus

Successful Workplace Navigation – a general overview of Ontario employment laws, Parkinson's disease as a protected disability, Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Human Rights, and more!

Fraud in the Community

Adam Kernan

Fraud in the Community – a general overview of fraud related statistics in Canada and how to identify common schemes, exploring a variety of safeguards, how to report frauds, community resources for assistance and more!

Protecting our Most Valuable Asset: Our Mental Health and Wellbeing

Jackie Ralph

Mental health literacy – what is it, why is it important and how to protect it. We talked about coping strategies and resources – locally and beyond.

Dancing with Parkinson’s

Sarah Robichaud

Discovering the Joy and Benefit of Movement

Navigating Wearing Off Symptoms Through Medication Managament

Leona Spasik & Bhawani Jain

A discussion on managing wearing "off" symptoms through medication management.

Medical Cannabis & Parkinson’s disease

Dr. Robert Sealey B.Sc. MD

A discussion of various aspects to be considered when determining whether medical cannabis would be a suitable option in the management of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms.

Stay Strong, Live Long Exercise & Falls Prevention

Kelly Gee

The Stay Strong and Live Long Exercise and Falls Prevention Webinar aims to educate people on healthy aging, the importance of exercise, the signs to watch out for as you age, what you can do to Prevent falls, and what to do if you do fall.

Parkinson’s Disease & Gut Health: The Microbiome Connection

Sara Lodge

In this webinar, we will discuss Parkinson's Disease, brain health, gut health, support, education on the gut microbiome, gut-brain axis, foods to eat, and foods to avoid.

Start Your Day in a New Way: Assistive Devices for Daily Living

Samantha Lau and Karlee Pringle

Assistive devices that are tailored to the needs of individuals with Parkinson's

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosing and Monitoring Parkinson’s

Michael Tauro

The Role of Artificial Intelligence

Sleep Well with Parkinson’s: How to Improve Your Sleep Hygiene

Jonathan Chan, Sydney Hampton and Kailey Tebbutt

Learn strategies and tips for getting a better night's sleep.

Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s

Dr. Amer Burhan

Clinician Investigator and Endowed Chair for Applied Mental Health Research (University of Toronto)

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The Power of Perseverance

Tim Hague Sr.

The Amazing Race Canada winner, Person with Parkinson’s

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Communication Strategies for CarePartners

Kerry King

Speech Language Pathologist, Connect Speech Therapy

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Sleep Tight! Night Time Issues with Parkinson’s

Dr. Mary Jenkins

Movement Disorders Neurologist and Associate Professor at Western University

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Galleries

16th Annual Parkinson Golf Classic Presented by Velikonja Financial of CIBC Private Wealth

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2026 Spring Living Well Conferences – Woodstock

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2026 Spring Living Well Conferences – Leamington

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2026 Spring Living Well Conferences – Caledonia

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2026 Spring Living Well Conferences – Goderich

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2026 AGM & Parkinson’s Awareness Celebration

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Guides and Brochures

Travelling with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Gastroparesis

2025 Impact Report

Understanding Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease

Planning for the Future: A Guide for Individuals Living with Parkinson’s

Respiratory Issues in Parkinson’s Disease

Diet and Nutrition: Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Driving with Parkinson’s

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Hallucinations in Parkinson’s Disease

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Parkinson’s in Women

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Hope Is Close To Home

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Empowering Yourself In Healthcare

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More Than You Can See Iceberg

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Navigating the Workplace for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease

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Navigating Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire

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Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease

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Timeline of Parkinson’s Research

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Mental Health Toolkit

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Carepartner Toolkit

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Support Strategies for people affected by Parkinson’s disease

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Motor & Non Motor Symptoms of PD

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Self Management Toolkit

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Types of Parkinsonism

2022 Annual Report

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Parkinson’s and Exercise

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A Guide to the Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Ron Postuma and Christos Galatas

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The Parkinson’s Update Magazine

Issue 84

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Issue 83

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Issue 82

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Issue 81

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Issue 80

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Issue 79

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Parkinson Education Program

PEP Online is an introductory eight-module educational series offered by Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario. This program is aimed at caregivers (e.g., nurses, personal support workers, allied health professionals) who provide care to individuals living with moderate to severe Parkinson’s.
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