As we reflect on the past year, we are both proud and inspired by the progress we have achieved together for the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia.
2022 Annual Report
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“Legends are Born in the Mountains” by Andy Stradling (short story)
Early on the Sunday morning of our departure, I checked the weather forecast for the Slocan Valley one last time. “BC may endure a month’s worth of rain by early next week”, it said. Not the best news to receive when you’re heading into the mountains for seven...
“My Parkinson’s… More Than a Tremor” by Toni (Antoinette) Shapiro (poem)
I'm shaking and I'm stooped, I'm unsteady and I'm slow.If you saw me coming, I bet that you would knowthat Parkinson's has got me... because of what you see,but I am still just Toni, take a look... indeed, it's me! But there are other symptoms that most don't...
“More Than a Tremor” by Kathy Lynn (short story)
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...
Various Artwork by Chris Olsen
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...
A Physician and Patient: A Unique Parkinson’s Perspective
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...
“Ode to the Mothership” by Debbie Hartley (poem)
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...
Submit your Parkinson’s story this April Awareness Month
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...
New! Our exercise programs will now list intensity levels
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,...