The following nonfiction short story was written by Harold Macy, a person with Parkinson's and author of several books. Abel always thought it’d happen to the other guy. Not him, now it had. The last roll of the dice, the flip of a card. He never imagined his days...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) recognizes people with Parkinson's and their caregivers who have gone above and beyond with others in their communities and who demonstrate a passion to celebrate each day with joy, compassion, and understanding. These...
The number of people living with Parkinson’s disease is rapidly rising, and the amount of relevant research on exercise and Parkinson’s has skyrocketed as well. This course will use a combination of lectures and practical work to provide practitioners with the...
Harold Macy is no stranger to challenges. The retired 75-year-old forester has called rural Comox Valley home for the past 40 years, a place where he and his loving partner, Judy, raised three children, built their own house in the family's 800-acre forest, and grew...
As of February 16, there have been numerous changes to the Provincial Health Officer's (PHO) province-wide COVID-19 restrictions, such as: Indoor or outdoor gatherings and events can happen at full capacity, and dancing is allowed Restaurants, bars, pubs, and...
The volunteer walk coordinator plays a critical role in the overall success of Parkinson SuperWalk in their community. They will serve as the point person for the assigned community walk under the direction of Parkinson Society BC (PSBC). We are currently seeking...
As today is Valentine's Day, nurturing intimate connections with loved ones seems like the natural thing to do – but for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), this may present challenges. Some symptoms of PD may require you to make changes in the way you express...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) believes every person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) should have access to a physiotherapist – in particular, one who is experienced in treating movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Physiotherapists (PTs) play an...
Step by Step is a 12 week walking program aimed at improving physical fitness to combat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Walkers are encouraged to gradually increase the distance walked for a self-determined end goal distance. We hope that at the completion of the...
