Join us for an insightful webinar with Dr. Soania Mathur, a physician, author, and leading advocate for Parkinson's disease awareness. Diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s at 27, Dr. Mathur has dedicated over two decades to educating patients and promoting advocacy through her work with organizations like The Michael J. Fox Foundation, The Davis Phinney Foundation, […]
Are you ready...to Rock Steady? Join Doug Pickard, a Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) Affiliate Owner, who will lead a six-week fitness boxing class for Parkinson's. Persons living with Parkinson's will experience a total workout for both their mind and body as it incorporates cardio, strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and speed! Common non-motor symptoms such as […]
Get ready for a fun 4-week poling series this fall! Walking poles aren't just for walking—they can enhance your posture, boost cardiovascular fitness, improve balance, strengthen your core, and make exercise more enjoyable. This series will feature dynamic seated and standing exercises suitable for all levels and abilities. Join the Society's certified physiotherapist, Shelly Yu, […]
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 strategies! Studies have shown that the rhythmic sound and movement of […]
Parkinson Society British Columbia recognizes that Parkinson’s disease affects not only those diagnosed but also their families and friends. This webinar series is designed to support caregivers by offering valuable information and tools to help manage the challenges and stress associated with caregiving. We invite all caregivers to join this series and encourage participants to […]
Parkinson Society British Columbia recognizes that Parkinson’s disease affects not only those diagnosed but also their families and friends. This webinar series is designed to support caregivers by offering valuable information and tools to help manage the challenges and stress associated with caregiving. We invite all caregivers to join this series and encourage participants to […]
We’re excited to announce that registration for Parkinson’s IQ + You in Vancouver is now open! Parkinson’s IQ + You is a free in-person event designed to empower people living with Parkinson’s and care partners to manage the disease, learn about the latest research, and connect with local resources. The event is designed for people at every stage […]
Parkinson Society British Columbia recognizes that Parkinson’s disease affects not only those diagnosed but also their families and friends. This webinar series is designed to support caregivers by offering valuable information and tools to help manage the challenges and stress associated with caregiving. We invite all caregivers to join this series and encourage participants to […]
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 neurological challenges. SongShine's goal is to help you communicate more easily […]
