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.
2018 Annual Report
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Volunteer Profiles: Peggy Mutch
In the spring of 2002, Peggy Mutch became a second-generation person with Parkinson’s (PwP), her mother being the first in the family. Her friends and family have acted as a great support system from the point of diagnosis and throughout her journey. She has also...
Rasagiline Shortage Reported
Please be advised that a shortage of Rasagiline has been reported due to a distruption in manufacturing. This shortage was reported on February 20, 2019, with an anticipated end date of May 3, 2019 according to Drug Shortages Canada. As Rasagiline is not covered...
Clinicopathological Investigations of the Substantia Nigra in Parkinson’s Disease
At Laval University, Professor Frédéric Calon is re-examining the substantia nigra, a brain region crucial to Parkinson’s, to better understand its role in the condition. While much research has been based on 50-year-old tissue samples, Calon’s work aims to correlate modern brain tissue samples with the symptoms of those who had PD. He believes this could lead to new treatments or prevention methods.
Update on the SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) shortage in Canada
Merck Canada Inc., distributor of SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) in Canada, released a statement on October 30th, 2018 noting that there are global manufacturing delays in the production and resupply of these products. The limited supply, which may result in...
Good News for People Waiting for DBS in British Columbia
Effective April 1, 2019, Dr. Christopher Honey, UBC neurosurgeon, will be increasing his operating time to accommodate 72 Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries annually, instead of the current 36. Parkinson Society BC appreciates the work done by the Vancouver...
Volunteer Profile: Edith Elliott
Edith Elliott has been an integral supporter of Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) for almost a decade. Her Parkinson’s journey began in 2004 when her husband, Morris, was diagnosed with the disease. Recalling that time, Edith says “we had no idea what this disease was or...
Card sales honouring Doug Muir raise $1,100 for Parkinson’s
Avis Muir’s husband, Douglas, passed away following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease in September, 2017. Douglas, a Nanaimo resident, was a member of the Yellowpoint Singers Choir for many years and his favourite piece was The Irish Blessing....
Shifting Gears
In March 2017, Lois Leslie and Paul Gully set out to cycle across three continents to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease, in honour of their dear friend, Marg de Grace. This trip was intended to complete a circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, begun...