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4Peaks 4PD proves ain't no mountain high enough

Monday, June 6, 2016
On Sunday, June 5, approximately 100 metro-Vancouver cyclists rode between SFU, Seymour, Grouse and Cypress mountains to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease. The cyclists beat 28 degree heat to complete the challenging 140 km route with 3,000 m o… Read more

Dan McGuire featured in IMPACT Magazine

Monday, May 30, 2016
Our member Dan McGuire was recently featured in IMPACT Magazine. In 2015, at the age of 81, Dan completed his cycling journey across Canada. He travelled over 10,000km in the face of bad weather and illness, with some help from family, friends and st… Read more

Champions for Parkinson's Raffle Tickets now available!

Monday, May 16, 2016
Whether you are craving a stay-cation or vacation, kick-off your summer right with the Champions for Parkinson's Raffle. This year, there are two great prizes to win! All tickets sold before May 24 will qualify you for a chance to win a shopping spre… Read more

Last call to register for the Prince George Regional Conference

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Don't miss out on our visit to Prince George, BC! At our Regional Conference, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts and connect with others who have been affected by Parkinson's disease. A catered lunch will be provided. Presentations an… Read more

Thank you for joining us at The Victory Summit

Monday, May 9, 2016
On April 30, 2016 The Davis Phinney Foundation, in partnership with Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), presented The Victory Summit symposium in Vancouver. The Davis Phinney Foundation and PSBC would like to thank the funders as well as 525 s… Read more

Registration for Parkinson SuperWalk in BC is now open!

Thursday, April 28, 2016
On September 10, 11 and 17, British Columbians in over 20 communities throughout the province will walk together to help give hope to the 13,300 people in BC living with Parkinson's. Join us, and become a hero for Parkinson's! Register for SuperWalk… Read more

Register now for PSBC's Annual General Meeting

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Members are invited to the Society's Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Guest speaker, J. Eric Ahlskog, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Medical School and Chair of the Mayo Section of Movement Disorders, Mayo Clinic, … Read more

UBC Division of Palliative Care presentation: "Quality Care at End of Life: Good Progress, Could do Better!"

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Join the UBC Division of Palliative Care and the Hsu & Hsieh Foundation in welcoming international speaker, Dr. Karen Forbes. Date: Monday, June 27, 2016 Time: 6pm – 7:30pm Location: Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre (Arbutus Ballroom) | 711 West Bro… Read more

Nidus Presentation June 10: protecting your health care if you're incapacitated

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Be prepared! Learn how to make a legal document to protect your health care and personal care wishes should you become incapacitated. Free presentation by Nidus (Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry). No registration required. Date: Friday… Read more

Join us for our Elder Abuse Webinar on May 25

Friday, April 22, 2016
This webinar addresses the correlation between social isolation and abuse of older adults, types of abuse and people involved, and strategies to deal with abuse. We discuss the importance of staying connected to others through brainstorming community… Read more