What does PSMR mean in SOCIETIES

The Parkinson Society Maritime Region is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with the effects of Parkinson's disease in the Maritime provinces of Canada. Our organization exists to provide resources and support to individuals, family members, care partners, health professionals and communities across the Maritimes.

Yes, PSMR offers a range of services and supports to assist individuals in managing their Parkinson's symptom. These services include educational workshops, individual counseling, peer-to-peer support groups, information seminars and other activities aimed at helping those affected by Parkinson's disease.

Yes! We organize a variety of events throughout the year for our members in order to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease and engage people from all walks of life. This includes fundraisers, rallies for research funding, walks for wellness and more.

There are many ways you can help us make an impact on those living with the effects of Parkinson's disease in the Maritimes! You can make donations through our website or mail a cheque directly to our office address; become an advocate by writing letters to Members of Parliament or volunteering your time at one of our events; spread awareness by sharing information about PSMR on social media; or wear one of our supporter pins proudly! Everyone can make a difference in raising awareness about this condition that affects so many people in the Maritimes.

The PACT (Parkinson's Advocacy Clinical Team) program aims to improve access to quality care for people living with Parkinson's Disease (PD) throughout the Maritimes. This collaborative effort between health care providers incorporates interprofessional teams comprised of neurologists, movement disorder nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists from various hospitals who work together as an integrated team offering comprehensive education sessions at local venues. It also provides specialty consultations for evaluating medication optimization needs as well as assessing surgical candidates for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Botulinum Toxin Therapy (BoNT) & Pallidotomy procedures.

We strive to provide educational opportunities such as webinars and information seminars which cover topics related to lifestyle modification strategies and researching treatments available for managing symptoms associated with PD while providing emotional support through regular discussion forums offered online or at drop-in centers located throughout Nova Scotia & New Brunswick. Additionally we strive to connect schools & universities across the region with outreach initiatives where they can work together in order create awareness regarding issues faced by those living with PD within their local communities.

Yes currently we have established two financial assistance grants — “The Bursary Fund” which helps offset tuition costs associated with attending post secondary educational institutions & “The Equipment Assistance Program” which helps families purchase necessary assistive technology devices endorsed by healthcare providers treating their loved ones who suffer from PD related symptoms.

Becoming a member is easy! Simply visit our website www.psmr.org/join-us/become-a-member/and fill out a application form online or contact us directly via email psmr@parkinsonsmaritimesregion@gmailcom if you have any questions regarding eligibility criteria or membership requirements.

Yes! Volunteering your time can be an extremely rewarding experience because it gives you an opportunity get involved in meaningful projects that not only benefit others living with PD but your personal journey as well..We welcome volunteers willing contribute their expertise & skills towards our cause whether its via participating in fundraising campaigns helping out at workshops/conferences or donating materials needed complete day-to-day tasks like filing documents etc.