Profiles

Predicting gait problems

When Dr. Kevin Yen speaks of his desire to specialize in treating Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, he recalls a patient he saw as a...

Diagnosing mild cognitive impairment early

Before some people with Parkinson’s develop dementia, they often experience minor difficulty with thinking, memory or judgment. This state, known as mild cognitive impairment, is...

Lloyd Cowin

Lloyd is an active volunteer with Parkinson Canada and has participated in several Parkinson’s research studies. Over the course of his career, Lloyd was a...

Steven Iseman

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015, Steven has been an active member of the young-onset Parkinson’s community and in the broader Parkinson’s community, particularly in maintaining...

Manon Day

Manon was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s at the age of 27. As a member of the Parkinson’s community, Manon is very knowledgeable about the disease...

Liz Loewen (Vice-Chair)

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018, Liz brings both her lived experience as well as decades of involvement in health system leadership with a focus on...

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