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Yoga and Parkinson’s: Toward a Mind-Body Harmony
Yoga: A Wellness Solution and Its Relevance for Those with Parkinson’s Disease. Yoga, originating from ancient India, is a millennia-old discipline that has gradually become
Parkinson’s Journey 2023, a success and it’s not over yet!
A Wave of Solidarity at Parkinson’s Journey 2023Let’s keep making a difference! On September 10th, Lafontaine Park lit up with smiles, hope, and solidarity during
Registrations for the 2022 annual Défi Vélo are open !
Du 2 mai au 28 octobre 2022. Ne manquez pas ça ! Événement phare de Parkinson Québec, le Défi Vélo est un rendez-vous pour des centaines de personnes alliant les cyclistes aguerris et les personnes qui ont à cœur la cause.
Testimony : M. Bourbonnais for the EN ROUTE AVEC LE PARKINSON campain
Job opportunity – Looking for a Communications Manager
Do you have communications skills that you would like to use for a good cause? Would you like to get involved in a community organization?
Our team is growing: welcome to Marie!
The Parkinson Montreal-Laval team is very pleased to welcome Marie Corbeil as a caregiver advisor. Dynamic and committed, Marie joins the team with a great
Let’s move forward together: PML presents its XMAS calendar!
The countdown to the holidays has begun and for the occasion, the Parkinson’s Montreal-Laval team is pleased to offer you its XMAS calendar. Every day,
Parkinson’s Journey: a marathon of donations!
What a journey we have made since the Parkinson’s Journey was launched last June! The finish line has been successfully crossed! The participants and donors
Parkinson’s Journey: Claudie took up the challenge!
Congratulations to Claudie Séguin who has successfully met the challenge she set herself as part of the Parkinson’s Journey 2021! After several months of preparation
New service – Sign up for meditation and chair yoga workshops
To start the year off right, Parkinson Montreal-Laval is pleased to offer a new series of 5 meditation and chair yoga workshops starting September 13.
Job opportunity – Become our new Caregiver Advisor
Information about the organization Parkinson Montreal-Laval (PML) is a charitable organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of people living with Parkinson’s disease and
Tribute to Carmen Fortin, volunteer for Parkinson Montreal-Laval
It is with deep sorrow that the Parkinson Montreal-Laval team was informed of the death of Carmen Fortin, an exceptional volunteer who was involved in
Let’s go for the Parkinson’s Journey!
Ready, Set, Go! The Parkinson’s Journey, the most important fundraising campaign in the province, is back. From now until September 30, you can participate and
Roll up your sleeves with the Bike Challenge
Do You Know? Once again this year, pedaling will help a good cause! The Bike Challenge, proposed by Parkinson Quebec, is back with its 11th
Connected and mobilized: the activity report is available!
If the health crisis has somewhat changed the way of doing things, it has fortunately not had any impact on the services offered. Indeed, whether
Together it’s better: on the road with TANDEM
Parkinson Montreal-Laval launches its new twinning program Successful challenge for the twinning project! After a 3-month pilot project this winter, which enabled 10 twinning pairs
Connect’Aide: virtual meetings but real connections
Launch of a new tablet lending service for caregivers Let’s stay connected with Connect’Aide, a new electronic tablet lending service for caregivers of people living
A daily rhythm with Parkinson’s
3 questions to Yvan Demers who has been living with Parkinson’s for 6 years On International Dance Day, we met with Yvan Demers, a dance
Caregivers: don’t be isolated to better help
3 questions to Judith Gay, caregiver to her husband for 18 years Did you know that? In the greater Montreal area, more than 10,000 people
Let your voice be heard!
3 questions to Ingrid Verduyckt, PhD, Assistant Professor at the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Did you know? The majority of people living with
Photo Challenge – Beautiful pictures of solidarity
For International Parkinson’s Day, we launched a photo challenge on social networks! How to participate? Post a photo of tulips on Facebook or Instagram with
Exclusive – Support Group for Caregivers (EN) open to all!
Save the date! Next Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. Marie-Pier Leclerc, a teacher and trainer who is passionate about well-being and mental and
Committed to providing appropriate care
3 questions to Stéphanie Langlois, physiotherapist in neurology at Kinatex Sports Physio Ste-Rose April 7th is World Health Day, an opportunity for Parkinson’s Montreal-Laval to
Keep moving project: a great team work!
Several partners came together to develop the Keep moving! project, which resulted in a flyer to encourage physical activity for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Twinning project: learning and sharing
3 questions to Francine and Pierrette, twinned at the beginning of the year At the beginning of the year, Francine Beaudoin, who has been living
Together, let’s flower hope with the donation of virtual tulips!
Buds blooming, positive temperatures and longer days, etc., if April usually announces the beginning of spring, it is also the month of Parkinson’s disease awareness.
Recent diagnosis – Individualized meeting for diagnosed persons and their relatives
Have you just learned that Parkinson’s disease will now be part of your life? Many questions running through your mind? How to preserve your quality
Let’s move! Benefit from our Respite and Exercise Service
We know that as a caregiver it is not always easy to free up time to participate in some of our activities. Difficult, indeed, to
Stay connected: a new electronic tablet lending service
Are you caring for a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease and a member of Parkinson’s Montreal-Laval? Would you like to benefit from our services
Online activities unfolding| Winter 21
Hello, We are pleased to present the programming of activities and services that will be offered by Parkinson Montréal-Laval in winter 2021. We continue to
Be a part of the new Twinning project!
Hello, Do you live with Parkinson’s disease and want to talk to someone who is experiencing the same realities as you? Want to find support
6 ideas to maintain social link with your loved one during holidays season
Hello, Following the government’s suggestions to find ideas to maintain and promote social links with our isolated relatives during holidays, we would like to share
Resumption of meditation and relaxation workshops
Hello, In Winter 2021, Parkinson Montréal-Laval invites you to find serenity by participating to Meditate, relax and move gently. These free workshops will help you
Our team is growing!
Hello, We are pleased to introduce Annie Cusson, who has joined our team as an advisor. She has helped us last summer for a short
Individual psychosocial support service for caregivers of people living with Parkinson’s disease
Hello, Are you currently accompanying a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease? During the pandemic, being a caregiver can create additional challenges with which our
Parkinson’s Journey 2020 : donations accepted until October 31!
Many of you participated in the Parkinson’s Journey 2020, on September 13th. A huge thank to all the participants of this solidarity race. We are
Recent diagnosis – Individualized meeting for diagnosed persons and their relatives
Where? By phone or video conference When is it? By appointment Language spoken? French, English Registration : soutienpmllaval@parkinsonquebec.ca | (514) 868-0597
