In the Summer edition of Viewpoints, registered Occupational Therapist Allie Saks joins us to discuss the benefits of the Pedaling for Parkinson’s™ program and how it can help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) improve their motor function...
In the Spring edition of Viewpoints, we hear from Sarah Robichaud, founder of Dancing with Parkinson’s, about how dance can enrich the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) while fostering community and connection. We also highlight that April is...
In the Winter edition of Viewpoints, we feature a comprehensive interview with Registered Speech-Language Pathologist, Kylie Brajcich, highlighting common communication and swallowing challenges in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the strategies that can help. We also...
In the Fall edition of Viewpoints, we feature two new exciting studies co-funded by Parkinson Society BC and delve into how they are advancing the important field of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for a brighter tomorrow. We also explore the often-overlooked...
In the Summer edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Caroline Paquette joins us to discuss her exciting research about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and fatigue, offering individuals practical strategies and tips that are rooted in the latest science. Additionally, we explore how...
In the Spring edition of Viewpoints, we delve into all things bone health for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), offering strategies and tips to increase bone mineral density safely. Additionally, April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to highlight the...
In the Winter edition of Viewpoints, Registered Dietician, Yolanda Wang from the Brain Wellness Program, joins us to discuss evidence-based nutrition for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), including topics such as gut health, dietary tips for low appetite, and...
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...
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,...
