When Maureen's husband, Jim, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), her understanding of intimacy changed. Before the onset of his symptoms, the couple enjoyed exercising together — for them, physical activity was a means of both healthy living and connection....
When Susan Aronson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) ten years ago, she knew she needed to learn more about PD and how others cope with it. After reaching out to Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) for details on support groups, she attended the next...
Some years ago, our family doctor had three female patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) around the same time. She enquired of each of us if we were interested in meeting to be of support to each other. We all agreed to meet. We shared our stories,...
“Parkinson's has made me a more well-rounded person. The best lesson I learned is humility,” Richard Mayede says reflecting on his journey with Parkinson’s disease. Since 2015, PSBC Board Member, Richard Mayede has been a valued active member of the Parkinson Society...
April 19-25 marks National Volunteer Week in 2020. Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) relies on the dedication and support of volunteers across the province, who help facilitate our support groups, organize Parkinson SuperWalk in their communities, and put on...
PJ and Kim Burns have a saying that they hold close: “No guilt, no shame, and no excuses.” When Kim’s husband, PJ, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2015, at age 52, they turned to Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) for information and resources....
Diagnosis: What the ???? I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1993 at the Movement Disorders Clinic at UBC. I was 46, and had two little girls (Megan and Kathleen), a dog (Raven), and my husband (Allan). First line of defense: shoot the messenger “There was no...
In the spring of 2002, Peggy Mutch became a second-generation person with Parkinson’s (PwP), her mother being the first in the family. Her friends and family have acted as a great support system from the point of diagnosis and throughout her journey. She has also...
Edith Elliott has been an integral supporter of Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) for almost a decade. Her Parkinson’s journey began in 2004 when her husband, Morris, was diagnosed with the disease. Recalling that time, Edith says “we had no idea what this disease was or...
