In the Summer 2021 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell shares her groundbreaking research on the gut microbiome and its potential as a screening tool for Parkinson’s. This issue also features Dr. Naaz Parmar’s insights on dementia in people with...
Please tell us a bit about yourself and your connection to Parkinson’s disease. My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) thirteen years before his passing, a year and a half ago. As I journey the road of post-Parkinson’s and caregiver recovery, barely a...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is seeking a volunteer who is an experienced gardener interested in facilitating a virtual gardening meet up group for persons living with Parkinson’s. The role would include sharing your knowledge on various...
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.
In the Spring 2021 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Deepa Dash discusses efforts to establish an Integrated Parkinson’s Care Network to support those in the intermediate stages of Parkinson’s. This issue also features insights from Dr. Jason Valerio on sleep dysfunction, an...
Dr. Deepa Dash is testing an integrated care network for people with Parkinson’s disease in the intermediate stages, aiming to improve symptom management between specialist visits. Dash hopes this approach will empower patients and caregivers, enhance self-management, and improve health outcomes.
When Maureen's husband, Jim, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), her understanding of intimacy changed. Before the onset of his symptoms, the couple enjoyed exercising together — for them, physical activity was a means of both healthy living and connection....
When Susan Aronson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) ten years ago, she knew she needed to learn more about PD and how others cope with it. After reaching out to Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) for details on support groups, she attended the next...
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Diane Robinson's passing. Diane served as the Chief Executive Officer of Parkinson Society BC for nine years. She was a respected mentor to staff, and known to have an excellent sense of humour. The staff and directors...
