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Parkinson’s advocacy initiative gains momentum

Parkinson’s advocacy initiative gains momentum

Alongside our mission to ease the burden and find a cure for Parkinson’s disease through education, research and support services, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) aims to be an effective advocate for issues important to the Parkinson’s community. Through the...

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November is Personal Planning Month

November is Personal Planning Month

The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization that serves the province of British Columbia. This November, they are recognizing Personal Planning Month through awareness and education efforts. Often, adults are...

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Advocating for Better Care: DUODOPA® video released

Advocating for Better Care: DUODOPA® video released

Parkinson Society British Columbia aims to be an effective advocate for issues important to the Parkinson's community. We firmly believe that outcomes for Parkinson's patients can be improved through improved education about the disease as well as the development of a...

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November is National Caregivers Month

November is National Caregivers Month

November is recognized as Caregivers Awareness Month by many organizations in North America. A caregiver or carepartner is an individual who cares for someone who needs help due to a physical or cognitive condition, an injury or a chronic illness. In Canada, there are...

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UBC research study recruiting people with Parkinson’s

UBC research study recruiting people with Parkinson’s

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are recruiting people with Parkinson's, their carepartners as well as healthcare providers for a graduate research study on advance care planning (ACP) for end-of-life health care decisions. ACP may include...

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Shop for a cause at Holt Renfrew Pacific Centre

Shop for a cause at Holt Renfrew Pacific Centre

Looking for a reason to shop 'til you drop?Join Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) for a Charitable Shopping Night at Holt Renfrew's CF Pacific Centre location in Vancouver. The evening consists of three hours of shopping as well as a private, 19+ reception...

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