The Parkinson's E-News Update - September 10, 2021 Edition

Walk for Parkinson's

is finally here!

For all of you who will be participating in Walk for Parkinson’s

this weekend, either in person or virtually,

Thank You!

It is wonderful to see how the Parkinson’s community in Southwestern Ontario comes together to raise funds so that

we can continue to provide the programs and services

you have all come to enjoy!

Click for Walk Day Reminders

walkforpd.ca

Pledge Form

Important Walk Location Information:

Port Elgin, Kincardine and Area Walk for Parkinson's

has been moved to

Fair Lake Park in Southampton

(due to storm damage to the original location)

London and Area Walk for Parkinson's

will take place at

Springbank Gardens

The following walks remain virtual only:

Brant-Brant County

Oxford County

Goderich & Grand Bend

RAISING YOUR VOICE: FEDERAL ELECTION 2021

Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario has partnered with Parkinson Canada to call on electoral candidates to make Parkinson's a priority!

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IN-PERSON LOUDER CLEARER OFFERED IN WINDSOR and LONDON

If interested, contact Mandy at [email protected]

NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES

Our 4-part series will help get you started on your journey to living well with Parkinson’s. It is a resource tailored specifically for those newly diagnosed within the last 2 years.

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PARKWOOD - PARKINSON EDUCATION SERIES (London)

Parkwood Hospital has partnered with Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario for more than 30 years to provide multidisciplinary education and exercise for people living with Parkinson’s

COFFEE KLATCH - Mondays @ 10:00

If you haven’t had the chance to join in, Coffee Klatch is a fun, relaxed group of people who get together for one hour a week to socialize, share stories and experiences, support each other and have some laughs. Everyone is welcome!

Contact [email protected] for the link.

ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAS) SURVEY

By: i-Mobile Driving Research Lab at Western University

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Have a question about Parkinson's? Are you looking to join a support group, speech or exercise program? Need help finding information or accessing services in your local community? Contact Mandy at 1-888-851-7376 or [email protected]

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