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Event Series Coffee Connect

Coffee Connect

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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 […]

Event Series Dopa Beats (Series 1)

Dopa Beats – Series 1

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Dates: January 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 12 & 19 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 […]

Event Series Solution-focused Tai Chi

Solution-focused Tai Chi (Level 1)

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Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6, 13, 20 & 27 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 25 years of experience in Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, and Xingyi Quan, […]

Event Series SongShine with Joani (Series 1)

SongShine with Joani – Series 1

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Dates: January 16, 23, 30, and February 6, 13 & 20 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 […]

New Diagnosis Series: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Symptoms

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: Living Well with Parkinson’s

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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 […]

Virtual Open House

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Join us for our virtual Open House! Discover what we do, the resources and services offered, and learn how you can get involved with our Society! The Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) Virtual Open House will explore: Membership Benefits Wide variety of educational resources offered Key support services and programs such as PD Link, Healthcare Navigation […]

Event Series Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – PwP

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Persons with Parkinson’s

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Explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Mental Health in Parkinson’s Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1 Mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression, are common for individuals living with Parkinson’s and can arise at any stage of the journey. Our virtual group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based program designed […]

Event Series Balance Exercise

Balance Exercise Series (Level 1)

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Dates: March 4, 11, 18 & 25 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, and turning to simulate real-life scenarios. While exercises are performed standing, participants may use a chair or table […]

Event Series Dopa Beats (Series 2)

Dopa Beats – Series 2

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Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2 & 9 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 […]

Event Series SongShine with Joani (Series 2)

SongShine with Joani – Series 2

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 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 […]

PD Warrior Level 1 + 2 Certification Course (Kamloops) – Healthcare Professionals

Virtual Event Hybrid Event

PD Warrior is an evidence-based, neuro-active exercise approach designed to improve function, quality of life, and long-term exercise behavior in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). It was created in Australia by specialist neurological physiotherapist, Dr. Melissa McConaghy. Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is excited to offer the PD Warrior Level 1 and Level 2 course bundle, […]