This year, Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is looking to produce holiday cards, as a part of a fundraiser for the organization, featuring art from those with a close connection to the Parkinson's community. Selected works will be printed on cards as a set, and made...
Ahava Shira is a writer, dancer, multimedia artist, and as of recently, a caregiver to her husband Gregory, who has Parkinson’s disease (PD). Originally from Montreal, she headed west on a transformative journey of self-discovery at the age of 25, leaving behind her...
Parkinson Society BC uses Zoom to deliver many of our educational webinars, exercise sessions, and support groups. For a more seamless experience and to reduce the chance of disruption of service, we recommend you update Zoom on your devices. Zoom will implement...
Wendy Murray firmly believes that a healthy body equals a healthy mind. The Maple Bay mother of two and grandmother of one has always embraced an active lifestyle, participating in a variety of exercises including weights, yoga, cycling, hiking, and walking. A...
In the Fall edition of Viewpoints, registered speech-language pathologist and Parkinson Society BC Board Member, Sherri Zelazny, discusses common speech and swallowing problems in people with Parkinson's, and offers tips to strengthen communication and swallowing...
Following Parkinson Society BC’s (PSBC) strategic initiative to fund pilot projects that showcased the invaluable role of Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHCPs) in supporting the care of people with Parkinson’s disease, we're pleased to announce impactful changes in...
When reflecting on his past community involvement, John Bos speaks of a rich variety of endeavours. Throughout many decades, he has dedicated himself to numerous projects, such as volunteering with Big Brothers & Big Sisters, initiating two outreach programs for...
Dr. Caroline Paquette’s study examines how fatigue affects walking and movement in people with Parkinson’s disease. Fatigue, common in PD, impacts both physical and mental functioning. The goal is to better understand fatigue in PD and its impact on daily life, potentially leading to improved management strategies.
In the Summer edition of Viewpoints, Parkinson Society BC's very own Healthcare Navigator, Jennifer Allen, shares how the Healthcare Navigator service can connect people touched by Parkinson's disease (PD) with the health and social resources they need most. In...
