Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog, M.D., Ph. D. is Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Medical School, and Chair of the Mayo Section of Movement Disorders at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is the author of The New Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book, and is widely...
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Research subjects needed
Jun 6, 2016 | News
Subject: A novel approach to studying postural instability in Parkinson's disease The study will compare balance ability during quiet standing and while controlling a balance simulator while lying down in individuals with Parkinson's disease and healthy older and...
Dan McGuire featured in IMPACT Magazine
May 30, 2016 | News
Our member Dan McGuire was recently featured in IMPACT Magazine. In 2015, at the age of 81, Dan completed his cycling journey across Canada. He travelled over 10,000km in the face of bad weather and illness, with some help from family, friends and strangers along the...
Champions for Parkinson’s Raffle Tickets now available!
May 16, 2016 | News
Whether you are craving a stay-cation or vacation, kick-off your summer right with the Champions for Parkinson's Raffle. This year, there are two great prizes to win! All tickets sold before May 24 will qualify you for a chance to win a shopping spree from Holt...
Last call to register for the Prince George Regional Conference
May 12, 2016 | News
Don't miss out on our visit to Prince George, BC! At our Regional Conference, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts and connect with others who have been affected by Parkinson's disease. A catered lunch will be provided. Presentations and speakers at...
Thank you for joining us at The Victory Summit
May 9, 2016 | News
On April 30, 2016 The Davis Phinney Foundation, in partnership with Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), presented The Victory Summit symposium in Vancouver. The Davis Phinney Foundation and PSBC would like to thank the funders as well as 525 symposium attendees...
Register now for PSBC’s Annual General Meeting
Apr 28, 2016 | News
Members are invited to the Society's Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Guest speaker, J. Eric Ahlskog, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Medical School and Chair of the Mayo Section of Movement Disorders, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,...
Registration for Parkinson SuperWalk in BC is now open!
Apr 28, 2016 | News
On September 10, 11 and 17, British Columbians in over 20 communities throughout the province will walk together to help give hope to the 13,300 people in BC living with Parkinson's. Join us, and become a hero for Parkinson's! Register for SuperWalk Returning walkers...
UBC Division of Palliative Care presentation: “Quality Care at End of Life: Good Progress, Could do Better!”
Apr 27, 2016 | News
Join the UBC Division of Palliative Care and the Hsu & Hsieh Foundation in welcoming international speaker, Dr. Karen Forbes. Date: Monday, June 27, 2016Time: 6pm – 7:30pmLocation: Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre (Arbutus Ballroom) | 711 West Broadway...