David Stevens has been involved in art all his life, on both a personal and professional level. He was an art teacher for many decades, starting his career at Matsqui Penitentiary in Abbotsford, and then teaching high school students for 30 years in Delta. David...
We are currently conducting a survey of those affected by Parkinson's disease (PD) in BC. The feedback from this anonymous survey will serve as a guide for us in determining priorities for the future of our programs, services, and advocacy efforts. We appreciate...
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...
Frieda deHaan describes her husband, Sidney, as a remarkable man. "If one door closes, he will find another to open,” she says. Amongst his friends, Sidney is known as the "Amazing Man" – not quite Superman, but certainly extraordinary in how he has handled...
In the Fall 2022 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Jennifer Locke addresses bladder health in people with Parkinson's disease (PD), offering insights into lifestyle changes, medications, and surgical treatments. Additionally, we explore how stress impacts PD and share tips...
Every September, people across the province come together to raise awareness of the realities of living with Parkinson's disease (PD), while celebrating the strength and resilience of the PD community. Parkinson SuperWalk is as much a fundraiser that helps ensure...
Dr. Jean-Francois Nankoo is exploring a new approach to treat freezing of gait in people with Parkinson’s disease. He uses low-intensity ultrasound waves to target the cerebellum, a brain area that may compensate for movement issues in Parkinson’s. By stimulating this region, Nankoo hopes to unfreeze patients’ gait and restore their mobility.
Grant Laporte and Duncan Watson have had a remarkable, decades-long friendship that started because of their love of the bagpipes. When they met in 1980, Duncan was an aircraft mechanic, playing with the Delta Police Pipe Band, and Grant was a learner of the pipes....
Parkinson Society BC is running two PD Warrior instructor training courses for healthcare professionals on September 17 in Vancouver and September 18 in Kelowna. PD Warrior is an evidence-based, neuro-active exercise approach designed to improve function, quality of...
