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...
Arlene Thygesen wishes people knew that Parkinson’s disease (PD) isn’t just tremors, and that it doesn’t only happen to older people. She has seen firsthand the myriad of effects of the illness on her husband, Peter, who was diagnosed in May 2018 following a trip to...
In an important update for those within the Parkinson's community in British Columbia, two critical Parkinson's pharmaceuticals, Movapo and Kynmobi, are being discontinued by their respective distribution companies, Palladin and Sunovion. Movapo has already ceased...
Life, much like the continents that shape our planet, is in a perpetual state of motion. John Peirce is deeply familiar with the idea that everything is always in flux. After graduating from university with a degree in Earth Sciences, he served as a nuclear engineer...
Following an extended period of patient-driven advocacy and campaigning, the province of British Columbia (BC) has made a significant move to address the substantial delays Parkinson's disease patients face in accessing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries. ...
Mother's Day is less than a week away, and what better way to show appreciation for your mom than with a stunning bouquet of flowers? This year, Callia Flowers is offering Parkinson Society BC's (PSBC) community members a $5 discount on any order they place...
Excitement is growing for the 7th annual Full Throttle motorcycle and car ride! We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, May 28th! This year, there will be a car and motorcycle Show & Shine held at Lumberman's Arch Parking Lot followed by an optional...
Parkinson Society British Columbia was recently featured on a Chinese news broadcast by Fairchild TV. The video segment, arranged by Viola Chan, sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and highlights the work being...
Parkinson SuperWalk is the largest annual fundraiser for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), providing us with the funding to support critical programs and resources for those affected by Parkinson's disease. Volunteers are essential to the success of the...
