News
We’re Hiring for Multiple Positions!
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) have undergone a recent organizational restructure to better meet the needs of the Parkinson’s community. We are now hiring for three positions:
- Registered Clinical Social Worker/Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Education and Support Services Coordinator
- Healthcare Navigator
News
New: Information & Referral Weekly Wednesday 1:1 Drop-in
Starting Wednesday, February 4, our Information & Referral (I&R) team is opening the doors for weekly Wednesday drop-ins! This replaces the former Monday drop-in.Drop-in time is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Parkinson Society BC office (1021 West Hastings Street, 9th floor, Vancouver, BC). Drop-ins are closed from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for lunch.
Events
Register for the Hand & Dexterity Exercise Class!
Join physiotherapist, Shelly Yu, for an exercise series focused on hand and dexterity challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease! Exercises in this series will target upper extremity movement, hand dexterity, grip strength, hand-finger coordination and handwriting.
As this is a hand and dexterity class, all exercises will be done sitting. Please ensure you have a table available to use for the handwriting portion of the class.
Resources & Support
Learn more about how we can support you in your journey with Parkinson’s.
Events
Learn more about our education, exercise, activity, and fundraising events.
Advocacy
Learn more about our advocacy priorities and how to get involved.
Research
Learn more about how we’re investing in improved care for people with Parkinson’s.
Featured Resources
Exercise Booklet for People with Parkinson's
This exercise booklet, created by a physiotherapist and Parkinson Society BC, offers tailored routines for Parkinson’s. It covers exercise types, fall prevention, motivation tips, and a sample plan to improve mobility and well-being.
Enhancing Communication with a Person with Parkinson’s
This help sheet offers strategies for improving communication with people who have Parkinson’s, addressing challenges like facial masking, loss of voice, and cognitive changes. Tips include slowing down speech, focusing attention, and using proactive strategies such as contacting a Speech-Language Pathologist.
A Comprehensive Guide for Parkinson's Caregivers
This booklet is for anyone caring for a person with Parkinson’s disease. It provides support and guidance for caregivers throughout the caregiving journey, including developing a care plan, accessing support services, and tips for maintaining the caregiver’s own physical and emotional health.