Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is committed to providing comprehensive support to those affected by Parkinson's disease, recognizing the complexities and challenges of the journey for both the individuals diagnosed and their loved ones. With a focus on holistic care,...
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Shifting Gears for Parkinson’s on temporary hold
Feb 13, 2024 | News
Last year, Paul Gully and Lois Leslie departed on a cycling trip called Shifting Gears for Parkinson's. This trip began in Lisbon, Portugal and is scheduled to end in Auckland, New Zealand in late 2018. During the course of this journey, their goal is to raise funds...
C-OPN Annual Report 2023: Showcasing Progress in Parkinson’s Research
Feb 8, 2024 | News
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is pleased to share the Canadian-Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) Annual Report 2023. This report details the achievements in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research facilitated by C-OPN, underscoring the collective efforts of...
Update on New Subcutaneous Therapy VYALEV™ for Advanced Parkinson’s in Canada
Feb 8, 2024 | News
The introduction of VYALEV™ (foslevodopa/foscarbidopa solution) in Canada marks an advancement for those living with Parkinson's disease (PD). This new subcutaneous 24-hour infusion therapy is now available for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with...
Movement Disorder Clinic in Kelowna Receives Generous Gift
Jan 31, 2024 | News
Humphreys Family’s Generous Gift Bolsters Parkinson’s Care at Kelowna General Hospital In a significant move aimed at enhancing care for individuals with movement disorders, the Humphreys family has made a generous donation of $1 million to the Movement Disorder...
SuperWalk Organizer Recruitment
Jan 2, 2024 | News
Parkinson SuperWalk Organizer –Volunteer Start Date: Monday, January 29, 2024 (as soon as possible) About Us: Since 1969, Parkinson Society British Columbia has served to support British Columbians affected by Parkinson’s disease. Our...
Your Voice Matters: Help Shape Our Understanding of the Impact of Parkinson’s Disease
Dec 21, 2023 | News
Parkinson Society BC invites our community to contribute to a survey developed by Parkinson Canada. It aims to gather critical insights into the economic burdens faced by individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners. In understanding the diverse...
An Announcement from our CEO, Jean Blake
Dec 19, 2023 | News
Dear friends of Parkinson Society BC, It has been my honour and privilege to serve the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia for over 10 years. As I am approaching my 70th birthday, I have made the decision to retire at the end of April 2024. My time at...
BC Ministry of Health Frailty Strategy Survey
Nov 28, 2023 | News
The BC Ministry of Health is developing a strategy to support frailty prevention and reduction among community-dwelling adults (i.e. living independently, receiving home care services, or in assisted living homes) 50 years of age and older. The strategy will be...