The wait is over - Aware in Care kits are now available to British Columbians for purchase! These kits are designed to protect, prepare and empower people with Parkinson's and their carepartners before, during and after a hospital visit. Aware in Care kits consist...
Our call out to media has been successful. Several outlets have picked up our story highlighting the immediate need for DUODOPA funding under BC PharmaCare. Special thank you to the Wood & Olsen family for contributing their stories. The stories will air in the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
