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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
A new SongShine group will be starting in Coquitlam on Tuesdays! Como Lake United Church | 1110 King Albert Avenue, CoquitlamDate: Tuesdays, October 4 - November 22, 2016 | 1:15 pm to 2:30 pmFee: $80.00 for 8 week program (Caregivers attend for free! $10 per...
Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has released a table to demonstrate the new Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefit for the bus pass program. In June, there as an update published discussing the changes that are to begin September 1st, 2016, including the incorporation...
This September, family, friends, and co-workers will come together for Parkinson SuperWalk in over 20 communities across British Columbia to raise awareness and funds for over 13,300 people living with Parkinson’s disease. The event, marking its 21st anniversary in...
If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this new support group in Langley may be for you! The group aims to bring together those with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), their carepartners and any member of the PD community who considers themselves young at...
