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Seeking submissions for our Parkinson’s Art Exhibit

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is seeking submissions for an art exhibit through August 2018 at “the Moat” gallery space at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch to showcase original work by local artists living with Parkinson’s dise… Read more

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 21st

Friday, May 18, 2018
Parkinson Society British Columbia's (PSBC) office will be closed on Monday, May 21st for Victoria Day, which is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. The office will re-open at 8:30am on Tuesday, May 22nd. Please note that PSBC's regular office h… Read more

Support Group Facilitators Needed

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Parkinson Society British Columbia is currently seeking volunteer support group facilitators for: Richmond Surrey A support group facilitator works to create an environment that is safe and respectful, and where participants feel comfortable s… Read more

Register for Parkinson SuperWalk today!

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Parkinson SuperWalk is an event that celebrates the strength of the Parkinson's community by bringing together individuals from across the country. Together, we can change the course of Parkinson's disease (PD).  Beginning the weekend of September 8… Read more

Service Alert: Parkinson Society BC experiencing voicemail issues

Friday, May 4, 2018
Updated: Thursday, May 4, 2018 at 3:47pm PST We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our voicemail system. At this time, you may be unable to leave a voicemail for the Society or a member of staff.  We are, however, able to accept… Read more

April might be over, but Parkinson's awareness activities will continue

Monday, April 30, 2018
April is internationally recognized as Parkinson's Awareness Month and, while it is coming to a close, awareness initiatives will continue year-round.  First of all, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) would like to thank everyone who supporte… Read more

April 11th is World Parkinson's Day

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Dr. James Parkinson was born on April 11th, 1755. The British Physician is known for writing An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, which is widely credited as the first document that recognized and described Parkinson's disease (PD) as a medical condition. … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide for Parkinson's Caregivers is here!

Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is pleased to announce the official release of a new resource: A Comprehensive Guide for Parkinson's Caregivers. The primary contributor of this guide is Kaitlyn Roland, PhD, whose grandfather was diagnosed w… Read more

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month: learn more about participating

Sunday, April 1, 2018
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and this year, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is encouraging individuals affected by the disease to share their experiences through our #PDANDME (PD and Me) campaign. While most people have heard of Par… Read more

Parkinson Society BC office will be closed from March 30th - April 2nd

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Parkinson Society British Columbia's (PSBC) office will be closed on Friday, March 30th and Monday, April 2nd in light of Good Friday and Easter Monday, which are statutory holidays in British Columbia. The office will re-open at 8:30am on Tuesday, A… Read more