Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is proud to partner with the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) to help people with Parkinson's disease get the best care possible during a hospital stay.
With more frequent visits and a high sensitivity to the timing and dosing of Parkinson's medications, people with Parkinson's face greater risks in the hospital. According to a recent study, three out of four people with Parkinson's disease do not receive their medications on time when staying in the hospital.
ORDER A KIT BY CALLING 1-800-668-3330 OR 604-662-3240.
The Aware in Care kit is designed to protect, prepare and empower people with Parkinson's and their carepartners before, during and after a hospital visit. Each kit includes tools and information to help plan for the next hospital stay -- whether it is a planned visit or an emergency. It includes:
Download our helpsheet to view the contents of the kit [download here].
Want to know how to use your new kit? Watch our video to learn how to use its contents effectively when in the hospital.
ORDER A KIT BY CALLING 1-800-668-3330 OR 604-662-3240.