Approximately 100,000 Canadians woke up this morning knowing they would experience tremors, slowness, stiffness, impaired balance, difficulty walking, trouble writing, fatigue, weakness and for some, depression. For a person with Parkinson's disease, each day can be a struggle to perform common tasks most of us take for granted. Medication can lessen the symptoms, but there is currently no cure for this progressive, neurodegenerative disease.
With that said, there are support networks out there.
On Saturday April 6, people living with Parkinson's disease from all over the province will gather together at the first annual Parkinson Connection Conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, to hear keynote motivational speaker Peter Davison and others deliver motivational and educational presentations. The day is designed to be an inspirational, interactive and empowering day where local experts and speakers will share their knowledge and experiences with over 200 people with Parkinson's disease, their care partners and interested members of the community.
Davison knows well the struggle of living with Parkinson's. In 2005 at the age of 45, he was diagnosed with the disease, though he has not let it deter him from his prolific speaking career. His presentation The Four Dimensions of Living Well is a lively interactive presentation developed to celebrate life and it's infinite possibilities for love for people with Parkinson's, their care partners and health professionals.
The Parkinson Connection Conference will be held at Queensbury Conference Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan on Saturday, April 6 2013 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information call Jennifer Schoeck at (306) 933-4478 Toll Free: (888) 685-0059.
