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Viewpoints: Summer 2019

Viewpoints: Summer 2019

The Summer 2019 issue of Viewpoints focuses on the mental health challenges faced by individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), highlighting common issues like depression, anxiety, and apathy, and the importance of addressing these alongside physical symptoms. This...

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Volunteer Profile: PJ & Kim Burns

Volunteer Profile: PJ & Kim Burns

PJ and Kim Burns have a saying that they hold close: “No guilt, no shame, and no excuses.”   When Kim’s husband, PJ, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2015, at age 52, they turned to Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) for information and resources....

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Join the SuperWalk Donor Dash to win a two-night getaway!

Join the SuperWalk Donor Dash to win a two-night getaway!

This September, thousands of participants across the country will gather together for Parkinson SuperWalk. This event is meant to empower the Parkinson's community and celebrate its resilience. No matter what the challenges, together we can make a difference....

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SURVEY: MAO-B Inhibitor Use

SURVEY: MAO-B Inhibitor Use

If you've used Rasagiline (Azilect) or Selegline, we want your feedback. Safinamide (brand name Onstryv), which was approved in Europe in February 2015 and in the United States in March 2017, is indicated as an add-on therapy to a regimen that includes levodopa for...

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