Cathy Smart helps people Live Better with Parkinson’s

Welcome back to Spinning Wheels, Parkinson's Conversations with Jim Here, hosted by Jim Redmond and engineered by Mike Loghrin. In today's episode we are continuing to highlight people who will be involved in the Spinning Wheels Relay to End Parkinson's!! The Relay will begin on July 27th, 2024 in both Victoria, BC and St John's, NL and end on September 27, 2024 in Ottawa, ON. To learn more about the Relay (how to support, how to ride with us or other information) please go to www.spinningwheelsrelay.ca . Today's conversation is with Catherine Smart. Catherine is the Executive Director of Living Better with Parkinson's that serves the South Georgian Bay Area of Ontario and is headquartered in Collingwood, ON. Cathy explains the important role her organization has taken on in the past few years for people with Parkinson's and the people who love them. Cathy delves into the importance of exercising and community building, which are a huge focus are for Living Better with Parkinson's. To contact Cathy or the organization please go to www.livingbetterwithparkinsons.ca . Please tune in for a heartwarming, positive, and realistic conversation that blends friendly chats with helpful insights, as we continue to raise awareness and share the experiences of those living with Parkinson's Disease across Canada. Spinning Wheels, Parkinson's Conversations with Jim Here is brought to you in part by PD Tea: the healing power of tea applied to Parkinson's. It is also brought to you in part by Parkinson's Awareness and Action from Cornwall, Ontario. Links to these sponsors can be found at https://spinningwheelstour.ca/podcast... This podcast is edited by Mike Loghrin ([e-mail]) and hosted by Jim Redmond ([e-mail]). We can also be reached at [e-mail]. We ask that you share this podcast with one other person.