www.parkinson.ca
1-800-565-3000
info@parkinson.ca
Information & Referral Associates
SuperWalk: Annual nationwide fundraiser weekend after Labour Day

Parkinson Canada’s Peer to Peer Support Program
parkinson.ca/parkinson-canadas-peer-to-peer-support-program-provides-connections-and-support/

Collingwood Parkinson’s Support Group:
2nd Tuesday of the month 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Meeting online via Zoom
Contact: Jim Karn,  jpkarn@rogers.com, and Joanne Calvert,  joanne_calvert@icloud.com

Wasaga Beach Parkinson’s Support Group:
Meet first Thursday of every month from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at Wasaga Beach Public Library.
Contact: Dwight at 705-352-203

Meaford Parkinson’s Support Group:
Meet third Tuesday of every month at the Meaford United Church
Contact: (888) 851-7376 for more info.

Parkinson Canada’s Peer-to-Peer Support Program
parkinson.ca/parkinson-canadas-peer-to-peer-support-program-provides-connections-and-support/

https://gbfht.ca

Family Health Teams are primary health care organizations that include a team of family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other professionals.

https://romponline.com

The Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) coordinates medical rotations for future physicians from the six medical universities in Ontario. Located in South-Central Ontario, its mission is to alleviate the burden on communities caused by the nation-wide physician distribution problem and create learning opportunities outside the academic centres and into communities.

www.michaeljfox.org
Videos, podcasts, research, advocacy updates

foxinsight.Michaeljfox.org
Fox Insight
Patient-based online clinical studies

davisphinneyfoundation.org
Videos, podcasts, supports & programs, Victory Summits, free resource book, Growling Beaver fundraiser in Collingwood.
Link for resource book Every Victory Counts:
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/every-victory-counts-manual/

LSVT LOUD www.lsvtglobal.com
(LSVT) Lee Silverman voice training via Skype: four week program $500. Also the Lee Silverman BIG exercise program. Search online for more information.

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Collingwood Speech Therapy
Toni Blanchard, Speech Therapist
tblanchard@collingwoodspeechtherapy.ca
(705) 441-6691

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The Georgian Bay Family Health Team
705-444-5885
Consists of family doctors, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and psychotherapists to name a few. If your family doctor is a member of this team, he or she can make a referral for any of these support services for you.

Physiotherapist
Occupational therapist
Social worker
Counselling
Kinesiologist
Psychotherapist
Speech therapy
Massage Therapy
Anxiety Workshops
Balance classes
Adult Fitness classes at the Y

Specific to PD:
Dr. Rasmay: Sleep Disorders
Dr. Susan Connelly: Neurologist

The Centre Fitness Squash Wellness
90 High St., Collingwood, 705-444-7824

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Tai Chi
705-444-0194

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VON SMART Program
Nicole Loudran, 705-355-2200

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Rock Steady Boxing
Owen Sound YMCA,  ask for Diana

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Drums Alive
Wasaga beach YMCA

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Virtual Dancing with Parkinson’s
dancingwithparkinsons.com

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Move Free Dance Classes
The Centre Squash/Fitness
Louise Stewart Potts, 519-538-1852

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Virtual Rock Steady Boxing
Available through the A.R. Kaufman YMCA in Kitchener. Contact Crystal Hughes at Crystal.Hughes@ytr.ymca.ca.  There is a cost associated with these classes.

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Yoga Therapist, Reiki Master
Village Yoga, Leonor Mowry, 416-258-9283
www.villageyoga.ca

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PWR Moves
https://www.pwr4life.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6Wtd13lwrc&list=PLsRmTAYV0uGz30qFSvngZe-ZlDE4-UMxJ

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WiseMoves Kingston
Erin O-Brien
www.wisemoveskingston.com

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ProjectStrong – Collingwood
ProjectStrong is a functional strength and conditioning program specifically for older adults who want to continue to live healthy active lives.
projectstrong.ca

Greenville Area Parkinson Society

Integration of YMCA & Medical Community 00:39
Four Power Moves 08:44
GHS Family YMCA in Simpsonville 16:55
Leslie Knox Closing Remarks 23:38

Take part in Social & Recreational Activities. Telephone-based. No computer or internet needed. Learn more about seniors’ safety, health, wellness, finance and community resources. Get individual confidential support to connect with resources you need.

For Calendar of Events & Information, contact 519-599-2577, ext 6 or seniors@bvo.ca.

BVO Seniors Centre Without Walls Brochure

The Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) is a recognized leader in the development of quality services, resources and support for our network of community-based older adult centres.

http://www.oacao.org

Hospice Georgian Triangle provides compassionate care in the home and at Campbell House for individuals and families dealing with life-limiting illness living in the communities of The Town of Blue Mountains, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Clearview Township. Care programs come at no cost and focus on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of both the patient and family, enhancing quality of life.

hospicegeorgiantriangle.com

Older adults get hurt, are neglected, and even die in the same facilities where they should be receiving proper care. Nursing home abuse involves harm or injury done to an older adult intended to cause pain, suffering, or impairment.

nursinghomesabuse.org

There are six main types of elder abuse, all of which can cause serious repercussions to the wellbeing of your loved ones. While there are protective elder abuse laws in every state, learning the signs of abuse, prevention tactics and how to report abuse can help you ensure safety for older adults at risk.

retireguide.com/retirement-life-leisure/senior-safety/elder-abuse

Can you relate to this?

Your doctor tells you you have Parkinson’s, which may or may not come as a surprise to you. After you take a few deep breaths and ask questions about what comes next, your doctor writes you a prescription for carbidopa/levodopa and sends you on your way. Click the link below to read on.

https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/how-to-take-levodopa-for-parkinsons/

Savaria Vuelift

The Savaria Vuelift is a panoramic glass home elevetor. This all-in-one design means placement is incredibly flexible – in the middle of the room, through the floor, attached to a mezzanine or centered in your spiral staircase.
https://vuelift.com/vuelift-mini/