Viewpoints

Empower the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.
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Viewpoints: Fall 2024

Viewpoints: Fall 2024

In the Fall edition of Viewpoints, physiotherapist Naomi Casiro joins us to discuss falls prevention for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), including how she evaluates falls risk for her clients. Also, we explore the connection between ultra-processed foods and...

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Viewpoints: Summer 2024

Viewpoints: Summer 2024

In the Summer edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Jonathan Squires joins us to discuss the brain health benefits of improvisation for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), including improved communication and theability to handle unpredictable situations better. In addition,...

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Viewpoints: Spring 2024

Viewpoints: Spring 2024

In the Spring edition of Viewpoints, British Columbia's newly-appointed Deep Brain Stimulation neurosurgeon, Dr. Stefan Lang, discusses this lifechanging treatment for people with Parkinson's disease (PD).Additionally, April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. This is an...

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Viewpoints: Winter 2023

Viewpoints: Winter 2023

In the Winter edition of Viewpoints, University of Southern California Neurology Associate Professor, Dr. Michael Jakowec, discusses the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), including improved cognition. We also share two stories from the PD...

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Viewpoints: Fall 2023

Viewpoints: Fall 2023

In the Fall edition of Viewpoints, registered speech-language pathologist and Parkinson Society BC Board Member, Sherri Zelazny, discusses common speech and swallowing problems in people with Parkinson's, and offers tips to strengthen communication and swallowing...

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Viewpoints: Summer 2023

Viewpoints: Summer 2023

In the Summer edition of Viewpoints, Parkinson Society BC's very own Healthcare Navigator, Jennifer Allen, shares how the Healthcare Navigator service can connect people touched by Parkinson's disease (PD) with the health and social resources they need most. In...

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Viewpoints: Spring 2023

Viewpoints: Spring 2023

The Spring 2023 issue of Viewpoints covers a range of topics related to Parkinson's disease, including expert insights from Drs. Lorraine and Suneil Kalia on the potential of focused ultrasound technology for treatment, and an overview of the Canadian-Open Parkinson...

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Viewpoints: Winter 2022

Viewpoints: Winter 2022

In the Winter 2022 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Jean Paul Lim discusses the potential benefits of medical cannabis for people with Parkinson’s, along with important safety precautions. This issue also explores early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, men’s sexual...

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Viewpoints: Fall 2022

Viewpoints: Fall 2022

In the Fall 2022 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Jennifer Locke addresses bladder health in people with Parkinson's disease (PD), offering insights into lifestyle changes, medications, and surgical treatments. Additionally, we explore how stress impacts PD and share tips...

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