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
Jul 2, 2024 | Viewpoints
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,...
Viewpoints: Spring 2024
Apr 2, 2024 | Viewpoints
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...
Viewpoints: Winter 2023
Dec 8, 2023 | Viewpoints
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...
Viewpoints: Fall 2023
Aug 25, 2023 | Viewpoints
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...
Viewpoints: Summer 2023
Jun 23, 2023 | Viewpoints
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...
Viewpoints: Spring 2023
Apr 5, 2023 | Viewpoints
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...
Viewpoints: Winter 2022
Dec 2, 2022 | Viewpoints
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...
Viewpoints: Fall 2022
Sep 16, 2022 | Viewpoints
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...