People living with the disease

Caregivers

required
resources

get
involved

01

Be reassured

In most cases, Parkinson's disease does not reduce life expectancy. Parkinson's is a chronic disease that requires continued vigilance and management to maintain a good quality of life.

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Be informed

A range of relevant documents and resources are available to help and support you in your efforts, whether you have the disease, whether you are a caregiver or even a health professional.

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Be surrounded

We offer a series of activities, workshops, conferences and support groups and exercises throughout the year so that you can inform yourself, get together and be surrounded by people who are experiencing the same situation as you. You are not alone!

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DIAGNOSTIC PEOPLE
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People diagnosed with IN GREATER MONTREAL

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Parkinson's
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Services calendar Summer 2022

Meet Diane

Diane Patenaude is now a known and recognized author in people living with Parkinson’s disease. She is undeniably an inspiring model. Diane Patenaude has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in business management (MBA). She has had a career in the health sector. Due to Parkinson’s disease, she left the workforce at the age of 44. With extreme resilience, she got back to life by getting involved as a volunteer for Parkinson Montreal-Laval. Her passion for advancing the cause earned her, in 2005, the Volunteer Strongly Committed Prize, awarded by the Quebec Business Women’s Network. In 2007, she received the David Simmonds Parkinson’s Leadership Award from the Society Parkinson Canada especially for his book « A nous deux, Parkinson ! »

Diane Patenaude lives with Parkinson’s disease. She has also been an author and volunteer for PML for many years.

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