COVID-19 was a gift to me. Parkinson’s has a list of symptoms and the variety present in any one person varies. I always see it as a dart board with all the possible symptoms around the edge. Then Mother Nature takes her dart, tosses it, and randomly hits various...
Before PD I was active, playing softball, volleyball, running in fun runs, etc. Walking was mine and my husband's stress buster. We walked 5K or more several times a week. I was 52 when I was diagnosed with a disease I knew nothing about. My family and...
Not many neurologists experience both the patient and physician perspective, but that is precisely what gave Dr. Henry Sadowski the tremendous empathy he brought to his medical practice every day. A neurologist of over 40 years, Dr. Sadowski was diagnosed with...
Went to the doctor the other dayHe made some notes and said, "prepare to sway"My 10-year honeymoon is over now,The slope is slippery; holy cow!Freezing , swaying, blurry eyesEach day offers another surprise.This bossy,independent selfRefuses to be put on the...
Every year, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) dedicates the month of April to raising awareness of the experiences of people with Parkinson's disease (PD), as well as the needs of our community. This April, we are encouraging British Columbians affected by...
As of February 2023, Parkinson Society BC's exercise programs will be promoted with an assigned level of difficulty. This allows individuals to select a program that aligns with their current fitness level and ability. The levels will range from low to high intensity,...
George Mauch is remembered as the guy with a big smile and helpful attitude by his closest loved ones. He was proud of his career accomplishments, dedicated to his family and friends, and truly embodied what it means to live life to the fullest. After being diagnosed...
In the Winter 2022 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Jean Paul Lim discusses the potential benefits of medical cannabis for people with Parkinson’s, along with important safety precautions. This issue also explores early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, men’s sexual...
Dr. Biniyam Ayele is working to identify biomarkers for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in people with Parkinson’s disease. MCI, often a precursor to dementia, is difficult to diagnose early due to a lack of clear biological markers. Early detection could allow timely interventions like cognitive therapy and medications, potentially slowing dementia progression.
