Education, Exercise, & Activities
Solution-focused Tai Chi (Level 1)
Discover a transformative approach to finding balance, resilience, and inner peace while living with a chronic health condition in today’s fast-paced world. Join Patrick Han, a seasoned practitioner with over […]
Dopa Beats – Series 1
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 […]
SongShine with Joani – Series 1
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, […]
Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease: Enhancing Well-Being through Diet
Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) comes with unique challenges, and nutrition is an often-overlooked aspect of managing the condition. Join Dr. Tracy Lister, registered dietitian, for an insightful webinar on the critical role of diet in managing Parkinson’s symptoms and enhancing overall well-being. This webinar will delve into how food choices impact the body’s detoxification […]
Rock Steady Boxing – Series 1 (Level 2)
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 […]
New Diagnosis Series: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Symptoms
Are you newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? If you’ve been diagnosed within the past three years, join us for our virtual New Diagnosis Workshop Series this February! Led by a team of experts from the UBC Centre for Brain Health Movement Disorder Clinic, including Dr. Jonathan Squires, Dr. Melissa Mackenzie, Michelle McCarthy (PT), Joanna […]
Connecting Hearts: Dating and Relationships
Forming new relationships while living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel daunting, but understanding the common challenges can empower you to navigate the journey with confidence. Join Brienne Leclaire (BSW, RSW) from Parkinson Association Alberta for an insightful webinar exploring how unique aspects of PD—such as mobility changes, isolation, loneliness, and apathy—can influence dating and […]
Intimacy and Parkinson’s
Approximately half of all individuals with Parkinson’s disease experience challenges with intimacy and sexual functioning. These symptoms, though difficult to discuss, are important to address. Factors such as motor and non-motor symptoms, medication effects, and relationship dynamics can all impact the sexual well-being of people with Parkinson’s and their partners. In this webinar, Elaine Book, […]
New Diagnosis Series: How Social Workers, Dieticians, and Occupational Therapists Can Enhance Your Daily Life
Are you newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? If you’ve been diagnosed within the past three years, join us for our virtual New Diagnosis Workshop Series this February! Led by a team of experts from the UBC Centre for Brain Health Movement Disorder Clinic, including Dr. Jonathan Squires, Dr. Melissa Mackenzie, Michelle McCarthy (PT), Joanna […]
New Diagnosis Series: Medications, Alternative and Advanced PD Therapies
Are you newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? If you’ve been diagnosed within the past three years, join us for our virtual New Diagnosis Workshop Series this February! Led by […]
New Diagnosis Series: Living Well with Parkinson’s
Are you newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? If you’ve been diagnosed within the past three years, join us for our virtual New Diagnosis Workshop Series this February! Led by […]
Balance Exercise Series (Level 1)
Join the Society's neuro-physiotherapist, Shelly Yu for a 4-week low-impact balance exercise class designed to improve lower body strength, agility, and falls prevention. Activities will include multidirectional stepping, weight shifting, […]