Aviva Community Fund's voting round is now open! Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) hopes to bring Aware in Care kits to British Columbians with Parkinson's disease (PD). This project has been selected to be assessed by the public through voting. If...
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Volunteer Facilitator needed for Tri-Cities Carepartner Support Group
Oct 11, 2016 | News
Parkinson Society British Columbia has a network of over 50 volunteer-led support groups throughout BC. We are currently recruiting a new facilitator for the Tri-Cities Carepartner Support Group. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month between 10:00am...
PSBC Fall Online Auction begins October 19
Oct 6, 2016 | News
Are you dreading the holiday rush, and looking for a way to help the Parkinson's community? Once again, you can support Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) through our Fall Online Auction. Staff and volunteers have been working hard throughout the year to...
Cotswolds Walking Holiday information session in Victoria
Oct 4, 2016 | News
Are you interested in being part of an exciting holiday and fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia? Join experienced walker Brian Wood and Peter from Athlone Travel for an information evening about the Cotswolds Walking Holiday taking place...
SongShine
Oct 3, 2016 | Inspirational Stories
In May 2016, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) partnered with the SongShine Foundation™ to offer instructor training. Individuals with backgrounds in speech, music, health and voice all gathered in Vancouver to learn about music and drama-based vocal therapy...
Viewpoints: Fall 2016
Oct 1, 2016 | Viewpoints
In the Fall 2016 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog, a leading expert on Parkinson's disease, shares insights on various aspects of the disease, including its pre-clinical period, the significance of dopamine and Lewy bodies, and recommendations for exercise...
Autumn SongShine classes are now available!
Sep 19, 2016 | News
The seasons are changing, and with autumn coming why not turn over a new leaf by trying SongShine in a community near you? SongShine is an effective music-based vocal program for persons whose speech has been affected by Parkinson's disease, stroke,...
Registration open for Cotswolds Walking Holiday fundraiser
Sep 14, 2016 | News
Whoever said you can't enjoy yourself whilst doing good? Registration is now open for a walking holiday in the Cotswolds, England. This is a fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) during which participants will enjoy a 7 day walking...
Free weekly drop-in program for adults needing support in South Okanagan
Aug 29, 2016 | News
Interior Health and Penticton & District Community Resources Society are launching CARES on Thursday, September 8, 2016. CARES stands for Caring for Adults Requiring Extra Support and will take place weekly on Thursdays from 4:30pm - 5:30pm at 740 Carmi...