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Parkinson Society British Columbia Parkinson Society British Columbia is the voice for 17,500 individuals who live with Parkinson's disease in British Columbia. There is currently no cure.

Explore our Resource Centre, a comprehensive hub bringing together over 500 trusted resources, at help.parkinson.bc.ca. It is estimated that 15,000 British Columbians live with Parkinson's disease and more than 100,000 in Canada. Parkinson's disease is the second most common chronic neurodegenerative disorder which is caused by a loss of dopamine in the brain. It is named after the British physician, Dr. James Parkinson, who was the first in modern medicine to identify the symptoms. Research is ongoing around the world to determine the cause of Parkinson's and ultimately find a cure. In British Columbia, the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre, located at the University of British Columbia, conducts the largest peer-reviewed Parkinson's disease research program in Canada, under the direction of Dr. Jon Stoessl, an internationally recognized expert on Parkinson's disease.

On Thursday, October 15, SPACE - nonprofit, a nonprofit creating more inclusive and accessible spaces for people who stu...
10/07/2026

On Thursday, October 15, SPACE - nonprofit, a nonprofit creating more inclusive and accessible spaces for people who stutter, will be holding story-recording sessions with members of the Parkinson’s community for the Library of Dysfluent Voices, in collaboration with Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC).

The Library is an open-access, growing collection of recordings from people around the world who experience speech and communication dysfluencies. There are now more than 140 recordings from 20 countries, in 16 different languages.

The idea behind the Library is simple: to create a space where people can share their voice and story in their own way. If you’ve ever thought about sharing something about your experience, your voice, or just something you’d like other people to hear, we invite you to contribute. There’s no particular story you need to tell and no “right” way to do it.

Participants who are interested in sharing their story and joining the Library can sign up for a 30-minute slot to do a voice recording with members of the SPACE team, Luke and Aidan, as well as PSBC staff. Recording sessions will take place at the Parkinson Society BC office, located at 1021 West Hastings St, 9th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C3.

During your session, you will have as much time as you need to speak. Luke, Aidan, and PSBC staff will be there to give you space, listen to you, and make sure you feel safe and comfortable during the process. We’d be honoured to hear your story.

📝 Book your recording session at: https://form.jotform.com/262748105872059

📚 Learn about the Library of Dysfluent Voices here: https://www.spacetostutter.org/dysfluentvoices

10/06/2026

🌎 We’re excited to welcome Parkinson Society British Columbia as a new Champion Partner of the World Parkinson Coalition! 💙

Their support helps strengthen WPC’s mission to connect people across the global Parkinson’s community and build momentum toward the 8th World Parkinson Congress, June 26–29, 2029, in Québec City, Canada.

We’re grateful to have Parkinson Society British Columbia alongside us on the journey to WPC 2029!

🧠 To acknowledge World Mental Health Day, recognized globally on October 10, we are taking a look at how mental health c...
10/06/2026

🧠 To acknowledge World Mental Health Day, recognized globally on October 10, we are taking a look at how mental health can be affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is classified as a movement disorder, but in recent years, mental health changes have been acknowledged as components of the disease. At least 50% of people with PD experience depression and/or anxiety. Mental health changes in PD can be caused by the reaction to your diagnosis, and to changes you experience as the disease progresses.

🔗 Learn more by reading the article, linked here: https://help.parkinson.bc.ca/hc/en-us/articles/21660129483031-Mental-Health-and-Parkinson-s

📣 As we at PSBC wrap up this year's SuperWalk, we wanted to highlight a community member's hard work. Todd Wallace, the ...
10/02/2026

📣 As we at PSBC wrap up this year's SuperWalk, we wanted to highlight a community member's hard work. Todd Wallace, the volunteer support group facilitator and SuperWalk community organizer in Salmo, has been tirelessly promoting Parkinson's awareness since he was diagnosed in 2014. His efforts have not gone unnoticed; Salmo's Legion and Salmo's Healthcare Auxiliary Society both contacted him to donate to 2026's SuperWalk. Altogether, Salmo's SuperWalk raised over $7,000 in 2026.

❤️ Thank you, Todd, for the incredible effort and contributions to the Society and to the PD community in Salmo!

🩹 In this webinar, Dr. Alfonso Fasano dives into pain management and dystonia in Parkinson's disease, emphasizing the si...
09/29/2026

🩹 In this webinar, Dr. Alfonso Fasano dives into pain management and dystonia in Parkinson's disease, emphasizing the significance of recognizing pain as a common non-motor symptom. He advocates for a comprehensive approach, including understanding diverse pain types, identifying motor fluctuations, and cautioning against excessive use of certain medications.

🔗 Learn more by watching the webinar, linked here: https://help.parkinson.bc.ca/hc/en-us/articles/18411753532055-Global-Symposium-Dystonia-and-Pain-Management-in-Parkinson-s-2021

🤕 In this article, Dr. Daryl Wile, from the Okanagan Movement Disorders Clinic, discusses pain and Parkinson's disease (...
09/22/2026

🤕 In this article, Dr. Daryl Wile, from the Okanagan Movement Disorders Clinic, discusses pain and Parkinson's disease (PD). Roughly 60–70% of people with PD experience moderate to severe levels of chronic pain. PD can also lead to shifts in pain tolerance, changes to the pain system in the frontal lobe of the brain and/or dopamine deficiency, which can be painful.

🔗 Learn more by reading the article, linked here: https://help.parkinson.bc.ca/hc/en-us/articles/19075271731863-Ask-an-Expert-Dr-Wile-Discusses-Pain-and-Parkinson-s-Disease

📸 Did you attend SuperWalk in BC this year? We'd love to see the photos you took at the walks! Please message us directl...
09/16/2026

📸 Did you attend SuperWalk in BC this year? We'd love to see the photos you took at the walks! Please message us directly through our social media accounts or email [email protected] to send in your SuperWalk photos. Thank you!

🩹 In this webinar, Dr. Brenda Lau highlights the significance of self-management in pain control for Parkinson's disease...
09/15/2026

🩹 In this webinar, Dr. Brenda Lau highlights the significance of self-management in pain control for Parkinson's disease, emphasizing the availability of diverse services for enhancing overall body flexibility and health. She discusses various therapies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation and spinal cord stimulation, while also underscoring the impact of nutrition and the microbiome on the inflammatory and immune systems.

🔗 Learn more by watching the webinar here: https://help.parkinson.bc.ca/hc/en-us/articles/18539610156823-June-Symposium-Pain-in-Parkinson-s-2021

🎊 Thank you to everyone who came out to support SuperWalk on Saturday!  To all of the volunteers, community leads, spons...
09/14/2026

🎊 Thank you to everyone who came out to support SuperWalk on Saturday! To all of the volunteers, community leads, sponsors, vendors, friends, and supporters - we truly couldn't do it without you. Stay tuned for our list of top fundraisers and totals on our website early October. Our website will stay open for donations until end of day September 30th.

An additional thank you to our National Sponsors, Chartwell Retirement Residences and Rexall Care Network, and to our Provincial Sponsor, Global BC!

📣 All photos from the walks are coming soon to our page!

Address

1021 West Hastings Street, 9th Floor
Vancouver, BC
V6E0C3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18006683330

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