By V. Zhang August marks National Immunization Awareness Month! In a post-COVID world, it may seem mundane to hear about immunizations and vaccines for the millionth time. You might be asking, ‘This again?’ It’s exhausting, and it’s reflected in the decrease in...

By K. Strachan “I want to sleep but my brain won’t stop talking to itself.” — Anonymous “I'm an insomniac, my mind works the night shift.” ― Pete Wentz, Gray It’s 2:34 AM! I am up... obviously. I am composing this in the middle of what should be my sleep cycle. But I...

By A. Danelak July 24 marks International Self-Care Day! Self-care is typically described as activities that help you live well and improve yourphysical, mental and emotional health. While self-care is important for everyone, it’s especially crucial for folks with...

Hidden Disabilities - Travel Assistance Program by S. Stothers Over the last year, a friend has been asking me to go to Vancouver Island to help work on one of his car builds. Something I have done in the past, and always had a great time doing! During this past year,...

By A. Danelak Recognizing Men’s Health Month June not only marks the official start of summer (woo hoo!), but also Men’s Health Month. International Men’s Health Week also takes place from June 10-16, making it a great opportunity to practice preventative care and...

Behind the Scenes: The Walk to U-Turn Parkinson’s!  Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to organize our fundraiser walk! As you lace up your sneakers and gather your team and family for a day of camaraderie and support, there's a bustling world of...

I hate when my food "goes down the wrong way"! If a Smurf chokes, what colour does it turn? Esophagus Woes By K. Strachan The first time I experienced the terribly confusing, intensely uncomfortable torrent of cramping pain rippling across my chest, down my left arm,...

In support of Nutrition Month, we'd like to share some Parkinson's specific Nutrition information to support you in living your best. The following resources and research will echo the thought that there is no one recommended way to eat with Parkinson's disease....

 By: K. Strachan - U-Turn Parkinson’s Member  My medical past is liberally pockmarked with various gastrointestinal issues: A massive Giardia - Beaver Fever - a parasite of my intestine in my early thirties (That’s what helping a grad student studying beaver...

Donna Linklater: U-Tunes Instructor, Early Childhood Music and Outreach Wellness Programming at Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Art How did you get started with the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts (MCMA) Music Equals program? I started working at MCMA last...

Davis Phinney Every Victory Counts Manual & Manual for Care Partners First published in 2010, the Every Victory Counts® manual broke new ground as the only resource of its kind, devoted solely to the principle of proactive self-care and a holistic approach to...

On February 4th, 2024,  there will be a collective message from Cancer Organizations around the world asking to close the gap in cancer care. As a Parkinson’s community, we can empathize with others who also lack the care that would benefit the lives of those...

U-Turn Parkinson's has had the privilege of working with several Physiotherapists over the years and we'd like to pass along a few recommendations for your convenience.  Physiotherapists we have worked closely with: Deer Lodge Movement Disorder Clinic (If you're a MDC...

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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, January 2024

The start of a new year marks the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate your goals and set new ones for the coming year. As you’re already aware, physical activity is an important element in helping people with Parkinson’s live their best lives. If one of your goals is...

Creating Hope Through Action  Through this year’s theme, we aim to work together to create a movement of preventative action, to recognize the impact of suicide and ultimately, strive to prevent it. At times, the work of suicide prevention can feel overwhelming, but...

Fall Prevention Month encourages groups to come together to bring awareness to fall prevention and encourage everyone to see their role in preventing falls and fall-related injuries across the lifespan! Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations...

We know physical exercise is pivotal to the improvement and management of Parkinson’s symptoms, but what about mental health? Depression and anxiety are common in Parkinson’s and can impact quality of life, relationships and your ability to be physically active. There...

Written by Tim Hague Sr., Founder and Executive Director of U-Turn Parkinson’s I was personally first introduced to ‘pole walking’ at a Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery retreat I had the pleasure of speaking at. This was not the first time I had seen this, what was to...

International Self-Care Day is July 24, 2022! Written by: Taylor Devlin, General Manager July 24 is International Self-Care Day—an opportunity to raise awareness about life-long self-care and the important role it plays in leading a healthy lifestyle. The date chosen...