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...
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...
