It is often said that music brings people together, and for Janet and her music therapist, Tiana, this could not be more true. The two women, both from Nanaimo, have a very special relationship that has carried them through many chapters, both before and after Janet’s...
Our office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for the Canada Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Thursday, July 2.
In the Summer edition of Viewpoints, registered Occupational Therapist Allie Saks joins us to discuss the benefits of the Pedaling for Parkinson’s™ program and how it can help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) improve their motor function...
Our office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, for the Victoria Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, May 19.
In 2017, Julie Dove embarked on the adventure of a lifetime when she and her husband, newly empty nesters, bought a boat to sail around the world for five years. Active by nature, she had always been drawn to movement and the...
Join us for the 10th Annual Full Throttle Show and Shine! This morning event will be a fun opportunity to showcase your beloved car or motorcycle while supporting Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC). PS — don't have a car or motorcycle to show? You can still...
We are pleased to be presenting another Annual Report to our community! Although we wish we were greeting you in less unsettling and uncertain times globally. Perhaps this provides an opportune time to reflect on the importance of mission-driven non-profit...
In the Spring edition of Viewpoints, we hear from Sarah Robichaud, founder of Dancing with Parkinson’s, about how dance can enrich the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) while fostering community and connection. We also highlight that April is...
Colleen Friesen and her husband Kevin Redl live with their dog Baxter in Kimberley, BC. They enjoy traveling, but in the spring of 2024, on a walking trip in Spain, Colleen was unable to finish. Her legs would not cooperate. By May of 2024, just before her 64th...
