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Parkinson’s advocacy initiative gains momentum

Parkinson’s advocacy initiative gains momentum

Alongside our mission to ease the burden and find a cure for Parkinson’s disease through education, research and support services, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) aims to be an effective advocate for issues important to the Parkinson’s community. Through the...

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Viewpoints: Winter 2016

Viewpoints: Winter 2016

The Winter 2016 edition of Viewpoints includes an interview with Dr. Sheila Silver, a clinical sexologist, discussing intimacy and sexuality for individuals with Parkinson's disease. She provides practical advice for maintaining connections with partners and dispels...

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Parkinson’s Disease Patients’, Family Caregivers’, and Clinicians’ Perspectives of Advance Care Planning for End-of-Life Care

Parkinson’s Disease Patients’, Family Caregivers’, and Clinicians’ Perspectives of Advance Care Planning for End-of-Life Care

Clinical ethicist Kim Jameson is investigating the need for advance care planning discussions for people with Parkinson’s disease. Many patients expressed that their doctors had not initiated conversations about long-term or end-of-life care. Jameson aims to identify the barriers preventing doctors from starting these discussions and develop patient-centered guidelines for these conversations.

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Carolyn Krahn

Carolyn Krahn

A Parkinson’s diagnosis can be scary when faced alone. Thankfully, Carolyn Krahn’s diagnosis was met with the support and knowledge of her friend Elizabeth, who had already been living with the disease for some time. Elizabeth visited the home of Carolyn and her...

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November is Personal Planning Month

November is Personal Planning Month

The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization that serves the province of British Columbia. This November, they are recognizing Personal Planning Month through awareness and education efforts. Often, adults are...

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