At Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), everything we do — our programs, our services, our advocacy — starts with listening to you. That's why we're inviting you to take part in our Community Needs Survey 2026. This is your chance to tell us what's working,...
In the Fall edition of Viewpoints, Nurse Practitioner (NP) Mai-Ling Greschner discusses how NPs support people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and how their role complements that of other members of the healthcare team, including neurologists. We also offer...
Under the supervision of Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, Dr. Joyce Lam and colleagues at the University of British Columbia (UBC) sought to test whether a probiotic supplement could ease anxiety in people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Anxiety is one of the most common, yet often overlooked, non-motor symptoms of PD. About 25–30% of people living with PD experience anxiety serious enough to interfere with daily life, and it can be just as disruptive to quality of life as tremor or stiffness.
When Nam Aujla was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) on June 15 of this year, it put his life into perspective. He realized he wanted to make the most of the time ahead, making sure he did not take anything for granted. For the past two...
Our office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, for the BC Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, August 4.
Whitney Mackintosh knows firsthand the profound impact a neurological condition can have on one’s life. When she was 44 years old, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in her occipital lobe following a period of low-frequency hearing...
Parkinson Society British Columbia is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Parkinson Society BC Resource Centre, a comprehensive hub designed to support people living with Parkinson’s, carepartners, loved ones, and...
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.
