Parkinson Canada

Parkinson Canada is happy to offer programs such as this webinar and the Every Victory Counts – Canadian edition manual at no cost to the Parkinson’s community thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors. Please visit parkinson.ca for more information, to get involved or to support Canadians affected by Parkinson’s by making a donation.

During our November webinar, “The Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’s,” movement disorder neurologist Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and registered dietician Nicole Shuckett discussed the science of the gut-brain axis and Parkinson’s along with practical takeaways for diet and daily living.

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More information and support

Here are some additional resources on nutrition, gut health and PD: 

Parkinson Canada Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease fact sheet

Parkinson Canada Bowel Management Program fact sheet

Parkinson Canada Levodopa and Protein: Medication Absorption Concerns fact sheet

Find Parkinson Canada research on gut-brain connection here and here

And please find the:

Pacific Parkinson’s Research Institute website

BC Brain Wellness Program website

Get involved

Read Parkinson Canada’s latest report, "The Economic Burden of Parkinson’s in Canada," to understand the true impact and send a letter to your government to demand change at parkinsonspricetag.ca

Interested in volunteering? Apply and learn more here

Parkinson Canada’s Information & Referral Associates are available weekdays to answer your questions about Parkinson’s or care partnering, and can provide you with information in electronic or hard copy formats. Call 1-888-664-1974 or email [email protected].

Parkinson Canada is happy to offer education materials programs such as this webinar and the Every Victory Counts® manual for Canadians at no cost to the Parkinson’s community thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors. Please visit parkinson.ca for more information, to get involved or to support Canadians affected by Parkinson’s by making a donation.