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...
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...
