New graphic booklet available from Parkinson Quebec
For those wanting to learn more about Parkinson’s disease through a visual format, this graphic book is available at the Patient Resource Centres of the Neuro and the Royal-Victoria Hospital (Glen Site). The book touches on the history of the disease as well as its major symptoms and offers diverse testimonials from those who have learned to live with it. This resource is an invitation to better understand Parkinson's disease and its physical, psychological and social impacts.
The Info-Neuro cart schedule for August is now available!
Our staff will curate the Info-Neuro cart to offer free resources for the following clinics this month:
August 5 ─ Epilepsy Clinic
August 7 ─ MS Clinic
August 13 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic
August 15 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic
August 18 ─ ALS Clinic
August 19 ─ MS Clinic
August 21 ─ Cognitive Disorders Clinic
August 29 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic
MeSSAGES: Online stress management training for caregivers
Being a caregiver means dealing with multiple challenges on a daily basis. L'Appui offers training programs free of charge to support you on your journey.
Today is World Autism Awareness Day!
To help raise awareness, the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is highlighting their collection of e-books and audiobooks on autism available for everyone.
This collection includes a variety of books, from practical guides and self-care tips, to personal narratives that offer deep insight into the experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Updated NPRC Reading Lists!
The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre (NPRC) has created reading lists about different health topics, including neurological disorders. These reading lists contain books from the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre's collection carefully curated by the library staff. Come borrow the books in room 354!
Download the PDF version of a reading list below:
GBS/CIDP Communication cards
We are pleased to introduce this new resource available at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre: Communication cards! Created by GBS / CIDP Foundation of Canada, this essential tool allows hospitalized patients to better communicate with their loved ones and their care team.
Updates to our Accommodations list
We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and can be consulted here.
