When Thora Rogers was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2002, she did not yet know the blessings that this new turn in life would bring. She took it as the encouragement she needed to find her birth family. Thora had been adopted at birth and raised in a warm...
Parkinson SuperWalk Organizer –Volunteer Start Date: Monday, January 29, 2024 (as soon as possible) About Us: Since 1969, Parkinson Society British Columbia has served to support British Columbians affected by Parkinson’s disease. Our...
Parkinson Society BC invites our community to contribute to a survey developed by Parkinson Canada. It aims to gather critical insights into the economic burdens faced by individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners. In understanding the diverse...
Dear friends of Parkinson Society BC, It has been my honour and privilege to serve the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia for over 10 years. As I am approaching my 70th birthday, I have made the decision to retire at the end of April 2024. My time at...
In the Winter edition of Viewpoints, University of Southern California Neurology Associate Professor, Dr. Michael Jakowec, discusses the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), including improved cognition. We also share two stories from the PD...
The BC Ministry of Health is developing a strategy to support frailty prevention and reduction among community-dwelling adults (i.e. living independently, receiving home care services, or in assisted living homes) 50 years of age and older. The strategy will be...
When amateur blues musician Warren Bourgeois was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) in 2013, he remained calm and researched as much as he could about the condition. He was able to take this approach because of the great, all-encompassing care his wife provides....
Spread joy this holiday season by celebrating the Parkinson's community! Purchase a set of greeting cards featuring the work of inspirational artists across the province with a close connection to Parkinson’s disease (PD). Every purchase supports Parkinson Society BC...
When Jeanette Fisher Pynn suddenly found she could not flatten her foot during a run, she visited her doctor for advice. For many years following this incident, her medical team treated her foot problems with orthopaedics and topical creams. Only when the entire left...
