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Research spotlights where home-based strategies can be effective.

Are you or someone you know living with Parkinson’s disease? Research highlights where exercise can help.

Research highlights what falls prevention strategies may be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Research highlights how four populations can benefit from leveraging their homes for physical activity.

The more the merrier! Research shows many types of exercise can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest growing neurological disease. People with Parkinson's disease not only have to live with complex symptoms, but also must face stigma that can become internalized.

It’s no secret that exercise is good for us, but did you know that exercises performed from the comfort of home can improve balance and walking speed in people with Parkinson’s disease?

Shingles is a painful condition that can attack anyone who has ever had chicken pox, but is most likely to strike older adults and others with weakened immune systems. Vaccines are available that cut the chance of getting shingles. Is vaccination worth it? Dr. Mark Loeb provides a professional view and shingles patient Jean shares her personal experience.

The majority of people with Alzheimer’s will develop behaviour problems over time and this causes much suffering and stress for patients and caregivers. There are solutions to manage this.

Simple interventions (family visits, familiar objects, clocks) may help to prevent or recover from acute delirium in hospital. Recognize confusion or agitation and inform staff.