In the Fall edition of Viewpoints, we feature two new exciting studies co-funded by Parkinson Society BC and delve into how they are advancing the important field of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for a brighter tomorrow. We also explore the often-overlooked...
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, for the Labour Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, September 2. Please note there will be no drop-in Information & Referral visits at our office on Monday,...
The Hiebert family have been long-time supporters of Parkinson SuperWalk. Al and his wife, Peggy, lived in Kelowna when Al was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2003. Like many facing a new diagnosis, they were looking for a community of individuals on...
Our office will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025, for the British Columbia Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, August 5. Please note there will be no drop-in Information & Referral visits at our office on Monday,...
Please note there will be no drop-in Information & Referral visits at our office on Monday, July 21. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You can still book an in-person consultation later in the week by emailing us or calling 1-800-668-3330.
The following is an article written by Jeff Marshall for Parkinson’s Awareness Month in 2025. I am a magician of sorts. Every day, I step into the world and perform a disappearing act. The audience—unsuspecting travellers, my employer, colleagues, the public—sees what...
Dr. Lisa Julian at Simon Fraser University leads cutting-edge research into how genetic mutations linked to rare cancers and neurodegenerative disorders affect brain development. Her lab grows miniature human brain tissues from patient-derived stem cells, allowing them to study the brain’s earliest stages. Dr. Julian’s research is opening new doors toward understanding and ultimately treating brain diseases.
Our office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for the Canada Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Wednesday, July 2.
In the Summer edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Caroline Paquette joins us to discuss her exciting research about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and fatigue, offering individuals practical strategies and tips that are rooted in the latest science. Additionally, we explore how...
