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Winter issue of Viewpoints available online & hitting doorsteps soon
Dec 9, 2016 | News
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is pleased to announce that the winter issue of Viewpoints, our quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Haven't received your print copy yet? Have no fear, print issues are currently being delivered by post to...
Viewpoints: Winter 2016
Dec 8, 2016 | Viewpoints
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...
“New Game, New Rules” by Mark Cope (short fiction)
Dec 6, 2016 | Contributor’s Corner
Although born in Toronto, Mark was brought up in the south of England before returning to Canada in the mid 80s to embark on a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. After serving as a paratroop officer, Mark moved into the aerospace industry as a project manager, a...
Tickets now available for 4th Annual Chocolate and Beer Tasting
Nov 30, 2016 | News
Move over, burgers - beer has a new best friend! For the fourth year in a row, you can join in a delectable evening that combines tasty small batch morsels from Take a Fancy Chocolates with some of the best beers BC craft breweries have to offer. All...
Parkinson’s Disease Patients’, Family Caregivers’, and Clinicians’ Perspectives of Advance Care Planning for End-of-Life Care
Nov 22, 2016 | Research
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.
Victoria Regional Conference video recordings now available!
Nov 15, 2016 | News
We are pleased to announce that the presentations from the Victoria Regional Conference are now available by video. Victoria Regional Conference - November 2016 [view all videos] Parkinson's Overview | Dr. Silke Cresswell [view video] The Benefits of...
Carolyn Krahn
Nov 14, 2016 | Inspirational Stories
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...
November is Personal Planning Month
Nov 11, 2016 | News
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...