Harold Macy is no stranger to challenges. The retired 75-year-old forester has called rural Comox Valley home for the past 40 years, a place where he and his loving partner, Judy, raised three children, built their own house in the family's 800-acre forest, and grew...
As today is Valentine's Day, nurturing intimate connections with loved ones seems like the natural thing to do – but for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), this may present challenges. Some symptoms of PD may require you to make changes in the way you express...
Please tell us a bit about yourself and your connection to Parkinson’s disease. My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) thirteen years before his passing, a year and a half ago. As I journey the road of post-Parkinson’s and caregiver recovery, barely a...
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....
