Communication & Swallow Workshop: Nanaimo, BC
November 14, 10:00am-2:30pm PT (check-in opens at 9:30am)

Please note: We are aware of an error causing the timezone for this event to display as MST. The series will take place in Pacific Time (PCT). We apologize for any inconvenience.

Events on or after November 1 will show as one hour earlier than they are if added to your Outlook calendar. This is an issue with the change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Time (PCT).

Join us this November for our Communication & Swallow Workshop in Nanaimo, led by Registered Speech-Language Pathologist Jasmine Cload. This interactive and participatory session will focus on the communication and swallowing challenges commonly experienced by people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Open to individuals currently experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties, as well as those looking to be proactive in their care.

If you are not currently experiencing communication or swallowing challenges, participating in the workshop may help reduce future stress, frustration, and complications related to communication. For those experiencing difficulties, the workshop will provide practical, evidence-based tools to address common concerns such as:

• Articulation and volume
• Swallowing of food, liquid, pills and saliva
• Drooling and dry mouth
• Facial expression and voice intonation
• Word finding and participating in conversation

Registered participants will receive a workshop workbook on the day to support participation and continued learning. A catered lunch will be provided. Carepartners are welcome to attend with their loved ones.

Please note that space is limited, registration is required, and a waitlist will be created once capacity is reached. If you register and are no longer able to attend, we kindly ask that you notify us as soon as possible so that we may offer your spot to another participant.

Please note: This workshop is intended to provide general education and is not a substitute for individual medical advice, assessment, or clinical care.

Parkinson Society BC endeavors to make attendance at events accessible to all who may benefit. If cost is a barrier to attending, please reach out to us at info@parkinson.bc.ca.

Registration closes November 5 at 12:00pm PT.