In October 2017, Forever Inked Tattoos in Surrey held a flash event and raffle in support of Parkinson Society British Columbia's programs, services, advocacy efforts and research contributions. Thanks to the generosity of the staff at Forever Inked Tattoos, as well...
The following letter was written by Laura Wilson, a person with Parkinson's, for the Vernon Morning Star. Read the original article. Dear Laura, My name is Idiopathic Parkinson and it’s my time to thank you for your body that I now use as my...
Did you know that 20 to 30 per cent of seniors experience one or more falls each year, and that the direct healthcare cost to treat injuries from falls is over $2 billion annually (Canadian Patient Safety Institute, 2015)? Since people with Parkinson's may experience...
An undergraduate student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is conducting research into furniture design for people with low hand dexterity, including but not limited to people with Parkinson's disease. The aim is to gather information about furniture design that...
Investigators at the University of British Columbia have designed a study to test visual abilities and eye movements in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). They are currently recruiting both people with PD and those without the condition - the latter population...
Getting a head start on your holiday shopping? Look no further! Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is hosting an online auction from November 1 (beginning at 9:00am) to November 15. Golf and spa packages, wine and family-friendly activity vouchers are all up for auction!...
Michael Cheung (pictured, right) was about ten years old when his father was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD). At such a young age, Michael struggled with the thought of having a parent with an incurable disease, and often saw it as being unfair....
Stefano Cataldi, a graduate student at the University of British Columbia, is researching how a protein called VPS35 may regulate the movement of proteins within brain cells. This internal “traffic” system is crucial for cell health, but in Parkinson’s disease, protein buildup—like alpha-synuclein clumps—may cause dopamine-producing cells to die.
In March of 2017, Vancouverites Paul Gully and Lois Leslie departed for Europe on a cycling trip called Shifting Gears for Parkinson's. Their intent was to fundraise and raise awareness for Parkinson's disease in honour of their friend, Margaret deGrace, who lives...
