Today marks the 200th anniversary of the publication titled An Essay on the Shaking Palsy by British physician James Parkinson. It broke ground by being the first paper to describe in detail the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), potential causes, treatment and means to a cure. Now, in 2017, the Parkinson’s community is looking back at the 200 years of research that has gone into treatment, and ultimately, a search for the cure. Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) continues to build awareness of the disease and its treatment and also to change out-of-date perceptions of the condition.
In PSBC's upcoming This is Parkinson's disease awareness campaign, we highlight the diversity of the Parkinson’s community and draw attention to the issues affecting people with Parkinson’s here and now.
Continued research holds the key to unlock the mysteries of Parkinson's disease. Scientific excellence and the courage to test new ideas are vital in the global search for better treatments and a cure. PSBC is committed to contributing annually to research. In 2017, we were pleased to announce a new partnership with the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.
Finally, PSBC would like to thank everyone who contributed to the recent success of our advocacy campaign to improve access to DUODOPA for British Columbians with advanced Parkinson's. However, there are still steps to be taken to improve conditions for those affected by Parkinson's disease in BC. To be successful, we need the grassroots support of our community. You can learn more about advocacy initiatives here.
If you have any questions about PSBC activities, please connect with Alicia Wrobel, Marketing, Communications & Events Manager at 1-800-668-3330 or awrobel@parkinson.bc.ca.
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