Join our weekly online coffee meet-up every Wednesday and take a break from Parkinson's-focused conversations. Parkinson's disease can be isolating and often takes center stage in the lives of those affected by it. So, grab your favorite beverage, log in from the comfort of your home, and connect with others in the PD community. Whether […]
Dates: April 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Join Doug Pickard, REMO Health Rhythms Facilitator and Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate Owner, as he leads DOPA BEATS, a six-week drumming class for people with Parkinson's. Express your feelings with easy-to-follow beats and rhythms, and add drumming to your toolbox of therapies and self-management […]
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multifaceted and evolving condition that impacts each person in unique ways. As research advances, new perspectives are reshaping how we understand where Parkinson’s begins, what influences its progression, and how lifestyle factors-from diet to environment-can play a role in risk and management. This May, Parkinson Society British Columbia invites you […]
Dates: April 24, and May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 This program harnesses the power of the brain, breath, and emotion to reclaim voices. Joani Bye will engage participants in uplifting sessions of SongShine, a program using singing, breath work, diction, articulation, and creative imagination exercises to strengthen voices affected by Parkinson's or other […]
Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30, and June 6 & 13 Parkinson’s disease can impact emotional well-being through both motor and non-motor symptoms. Caregivers also face unique stressors that can affect their mental health. Mindfulness practice offers tools to build self-awareness and manage stress effectively. This is a six-week online program designed for individuals living with […]
Join us for our first-ever virtual communication and swallow workshop, led by registered speech-language pathologist Jasmine Cload. This session will focus on the communication and swallowing challenges commonly experienced by people with Parkinson’s disease. We’re offering this workshop as part of our ongoing commitment to better serve remote and rural communities across British Columbia, where […]
Dates: May 12, 26, and June 2 & 9 (No session on May 19 due to the statutory holiday) Join Rheanna for a 4-session gentle chair yoga series, designed to ease stiffness, improve mobility, and bring awareness to your body. This fully seated class will help you build practical movement skills to integrate into your […]
Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 3 & 10 This program harnesses the power of the brain, breath, and emotion to reclaim voices. Joani Bye will engage participants in uplifting sessions of SongShine, a program using singing, breath work, diction, articulation, and creative imagination exercises to strengthen voices affected by Parkinson's or other […]
Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 3, 10, 17 & 24 Get Ready to Zumba! Add some music and movement to your day with our Zumba® Gold Seated class! This fun and inclusive workout is designed for all mobility and balance levels, featuring easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography. No dance experience? No problem—there are no […]
Falls are a common and serious concern for people living with Parkinson’s disease but with the right knowledge and tools, you can take proactive steps to stay safe and maintain confidence in your movements. In this informative webinar, Anja Duminy, research development coordinator at Neuromotion Physiotherapy + Rehabilitation, and physiotherapist Khush Baldawa will discuss why […]
