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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In the Summer 2022 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Jean-Francois Nankoo explores the potential of cerebellar transcranial ultrasound stimulation to alleviate freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's. Additionally, Dr. Omesh Kulkarni offers advice on maximizing neurology...
In the Spring 2022 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Andrew Howard discusses problematic anxiety in people with Parkinson's and offers insights into managing this common non-motor symptom. Additionally, we explore options for hiring private care as Parkinson's progresses,...
