Media Advisory - Story and Photo Op! The Assistive Technology Clinic and George Brown College develop a new website offering recipes to successfully manage Parkinson's

Be among the first to get a sneak peek of the innovative website Friday, June 14 @ 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

TORONTO, June 13, 2013 /CNW/ - A physician specializing in movement disorders at Baycrest Health Sciences teamed up with the Assistive Technology Clinic (ATC) and students from George Brown College to create recipes and develop a website offering people with Parkinson's practical tools and information to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Livewithparkinsons.com will focus on the interaction between Levodopa, one of the most commonly prescribed medications to treat Parkinson's symptoms, and protein-rich foods, which can make the treatment less effective. The website will feature healthy recipes and meal plans developed by students from George Brown's Chef School, working in The Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt). The aim is to help patients redistribute the protein in their diets, decrease their symptoms and improve outcomes.

The site is being developed in collaboration with Dr. Galit Kleiner-Fisman, medical director at the Jeff and Diane Ross Movement Disorders Clinic, and students from George Brown's Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies.

What:	Sneak peek of innovative website, livewithparkinsons.com
	Sampling of George Brown culinary students' recipes
	Photo and interview opportunities
Who:	Dr. Galit Kleiner Fisman, medical director, Jeff and Diane Ross Movement Disorders Clinic
	George Brown College staff, faculty and culinary students
	Assistive Technology Clinic team
	Parkinson's patients
When:	Friday, June 14, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where:	The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East, Toronto

 

 

SOURCE: Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care

For more information or to RSVP, please contact:

Joy Callender
Manager Media Relations
George Brown College
416-415-5000 ext. 3159
[email protected]

Steph Parrrott
Coordinator, Marketing and Communications
Baycrest Health Sciences
416-785-2500 ext.5724
[email protected]