We are pleased to present this bilingual presentation on current ALS Research, held on February 24th, 2021. A Q&A follows the conference.
Speakers:
1. Dr. Richard Robitaille, PhD, Full Professor, Neurosciences Department, Université de Montréal
2. Dr. Angela Genge, Neurologist and Director of the ALS Clinic and the Clinical Research
McGill Cares Webcast: Living with and Supporting a Loved One with ALS – December 2020
The Mcgill Cares Webcast is designed to support informal caregivers. During this candid, 30-minute interview, Claire Webster, Alzheimer Care Consultant and Founder of the McGill Dementia Education Program talks with leading experts about Living with and supporting a loved one with ALS.
Dr. Angela Genge is Director of the Clinical
Videoconference on Telehealth – November 2020
In this conference, Dr. Genevieve Matte, Neuroscience researcher at the CHUM Research Center, presents useful information on managing the new reality of telehealth in a COVID environment.
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Videoconference “Cannabis in ALS : management of difficult symptoms” – September 2020
In this conference, Dr Angela Genge, Director and Neurologist at the Neuro’s Clinical Research Unit, presents the main results of research on cannabis used for medical purposes for the treatment of certain symptoms linked to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
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Videoconference on adapted travel during the COVID-19 pandemic context – July 2020
ADAPTED TRAVEL IN QUEBEC AND ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD!
Travelling can sometimes be a headache for someone with a loss of autonomy, but with a little planning it can be a great source of pleasure! This conference will provide you with the necessary tools to organize a trip that meets
Videoconference on current ALS Research – June 2020
We are pleased to present a bilingual presentation on Current ALS Research and an update on ongoing clinical trials, held on June 16, 2020. A short Question and Answer Period will follow the conference.
Speakers:
1. Dr. Richard Robitaille, PhD, Full Professor, Neurosciences Department, Université de Montréal
2. Dr. Angela
Clinical Trials in ALS
Webinair by Kristiana Salmon, BSc, EMBA, Assistant Manager, Clinical Research Unit at The Neuro( Montreal Neurological Institute/Hospital)
After completing a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University, Kristiana Salmon joined the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) of the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (MNI/H) as a clinical research
Caregiver Duties and Responsibilities in a Home Care Setting (webinar in French)
The Quebec government and its’ population favor remaining at home for as long as possible, even until end of life. This is a very important paradigm shift that requires an increase in dedicated home care resources. This situation creates a number of issues for both the person who is ill,
Planning a Trip that Meets Your Needs
Planning and preparing for a trip is a good opportunity to break away from the daily routine which can be at times burdensome. Traveling is also an excellent way to be exposed to other realities, to relax, get to know other people and to go beyond our comfort zone. You
Driving and ALS- Kendra Berry, BSc.OT (Multidisciplinary ALS Clinic at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital)
Driving is an important activity for many people, it is often associated with a sense of independence. It is a complex task that requires adequate physical, cognitive/perceptual and functional abilities. ALS is an illness that can affect these abilities, therefore having an impact on one’s ability to drive safely.