Our winter newsletter is ready, in a new format and with a new look that makes it easier to read. Inside you’ll find out about new workshops and conferences and activities such as a Spanish course, Practice your voice and always the famous tales of Diane Patenaude.
Click here to read your winter newsletter.
Enjoy your reading!
A must see! This is a beautiful video that pays tribute to all the caregivers in the world. To help someone else you have to take care of yourself.
Afin de contribuer à l’effort collectif visant à prévenir la propagation du Coronavirus, nous sommes dans l’obligation de suspendre la majorité de nos activités. Toutefois, notre service téléphonique est maintenu. N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous au 514 868-0597.
Isolation brings with it many challenges, particularly when we are caregivers. This is why we continue to offer psychosocial support via telephone. Do not hesitate to call us if you need help.
To make an appointment with Sophie Lecours :
[email protected]
To make an appointment with Élisabeth Lapointe :
[email protected]
Support groups for caregivers – ongoing
Participants will be contacted so they can organize into small groups that will communicate via videoconference. It’s never too late to join one of the groups!
To enroll, contact Élisabeth Lapointe : [email protected]
Training workshop for caregivers – temporarily suspended
The third and last workshop in the series has been temporarily suspended. A new date will be announced soon. Check this space for an update!
Get-togethers for newly diagnosed patients – no change
The information meetings for people recently diagnosed will be offered by videoconference.
To make an appointment call or email: 514 868-0597 [email protected]
Support groups for people living with Parkinson’s – temporarily suspended
Keep checking this space for new dates.
Spanish classes – temporarily suspended
Keep checking this space for the new dates.
Pratice your voice – temporarily suspended
Keep checking this space for new dates.
Parkinson Montréal-Laval Conferences – temporarily suspended
All scheduled conferences have been postponed. More information l be transmitted in the coming weeks.
Volunteer recognition night – postponed.
The event on March 24 will be postponed, check our information bulletins for the new date.
Annual assembly – postponed
Our AGA will also be postponed and a new date will be announced in one of our upcoming newsletters.
Swing Dance evening organized by Parkinson en mouvement – cancelled.
The Swing Dance Evening originally planned for April 2 and organized by Parkinson en mouvement, has been cancelled.
Annual tulip sale – ongoing but virtually!
No sales of real tulips will be organized this year. However, supporters can purchase virtual tulips by clicking here and choosing the option » Virtual tulip »
Numerous measures have been quickly put in place to assist all that may need them. Below is a nonexhaustive list of many resources, both telephone and online which are available to the public for free:
Government of Québec coronavirus information line: 1 877 644-4545
Call this number if you are worried about COVID-19 or if you have symptoms such as a cough or a fever.
211 grand Montréal.
Call 211 or visit the website 211qc.ca This multilingual reference service is helpful for finding out about community and social services in greater Montréal.
Service Info-Aidant: Call 1 855 852-7784
Info-aidant is a telephone listing service, a place to get information and professional references all confidential and all free. It is aimed towards caregivers working with the elderly, interveners and health professionals.
We are living in difficult times, yet some things are constant: April is Parkinson’s month and tulips are still the Parkinson’s symbol! Even though we are not selling real flowers this year, we invite you to help us publicize our virtual tulip campaign to raise funds for Parkinson Montreal Laval!
We are aware that these days many among us face economic uncertainty. If you can give a donation while Québec is on lockdown, please do so. Unfortunately Parkinson’s cannot shelter in place but marches on…
If you’re able to afford it then please donate a virtual tulip to the Parkinson’s Society. Pass it on! And a big thank you for helping us continue our important work.
CLICK HERE to donate a virtual tulip. To make a donation first select virtual tulips instead of general donation in the tab donate to a specific fund created by this organization.
