The introduction of VYALEV™ (foslevodopa/foscarbidopa solution) in Canada marks an advancement for those living with Parkinson's disease (PD). This new subcutaneous 24-hour infusion therapy is now available for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with...
Humphreys Family’s Generous Gift Bolsters Parkinson’s Care at Kelowna General Hospital In a significant move aimed at enhancing care for individuals with movement disorders, the Humphreys family has made a generous donation of $1 million to the Movement Disorder...
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....
