Parkinson Society British Columbia

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.

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 w

orld 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.

🎗 Our 2026 Awareness series continues and acknowledges World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, taking place today, June 15. Abu...
06/15/2026

🎗 Our 2026 Awareness series continues and acknowledges World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, taking place today, June 15. Abuse is a difficult topic to discuss and seeking help is commendable, as abuse so often stays a secret. Due to both the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, some people with the disease may be even more vulnerable.
🔗 Find sources and support for people you believe that may be or are being abused at our helpsheet, linked here: https://parkinson.bc.ca/resources-support/resource-centre/help-sheet-talking-about-abuse

📚 Our 2026 Awareness series continues addressing your rights in the workplace by discussing the process of accommodation...
06/09/2026

📚 Our 2026 Awareness series continues addressing your rights in the workplace by discussing the process of accommodation. Accommodating a disability means removing barriers and making adjustments to standards, requirements, practices, policies, and rules that have a negative impact on individuals with a disability. While the process can seem challenging, accommodation is your legal right and your employer’s corresponding legal duty.
🔗 Learn tips to develop a workable accommodation plan by reading our helpsheet, linked here: https://parkinson.bc.ca/resources-support/resource-centre/help-sheet-making-changes-in-the-workplace-to-adapt-to-parkinsons-the-process-of-accommodation

📣 Skyline Innovation is a British Columbia-based health technology company developing Speech Check, a speech practice ap...
06/05/2026

📣 Skyline Innovation is a British Columbia-based health technology company developing Speech Check, a speech practice app designed for people living with Parkinson’s. They are currently inviting participants to join a community pilot program. The app guides short daily sessions (about 5–10 minutes) with feedback to help support clearer, more consistent speech at home. The pilot is free, fully remote, and does not require in-person visits. Participants will receive access to the app for 6 months and a supported experience with optional group check-ins and updates!
🔗 Learn more and register here:https://parkinson.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SpeechCheck-Recruitment-Final.pdf

🎊 Thank you to everyone who came out to support the 10th anniversary of Full Throttle! We are so happy to share that th...
06/04/2026

🎊 Thank you to everyone who came out to support the 10th anniversary of Full Throttle! We are so happy to share that the event raised over $17K - surpassing the goal!
Still like to make a gift? Our donation form is open until June 15th.
🔗 Find the donation form here: https://parkinson.bc.ca/fullthrottle

Members of our PSBC staff plus our New Westminster Support Group facilitator, Kathy Lynn, staffed a table at the Century...
06/04/2026

Members of our PSBC staff plus our New Westminster Support Group facilitator, Kathy Lynn, staffed a table at the Century House Partners in Aging Resource Fair on June 2. This event connected over 20 local organizations supporting healthy, independent living for seniors. Thank you to the Partners in Aging Resource Fair for having us!

📚 Our 2026 Awareness series continues with a focus on your rights. A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) changes perso...
06/03/2026

📚 Our 2026 Awareness series continues with a focus on your rights. A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) changes personal and professional lives. The decision to disclose to your current or prospective employer that you have been diagnosed with PD is an important one that is highly personal and depends on your individual circumstances.
🔗 Learn information to assist you in deciding whether to disclose your diagnosis in our help sheet, linked here: https://parkinson.bc.ca/resources-support/resource-centre/help-sheet-disclosing-your-disability-to-employers https://parkinson.bc.ca/resources-support/resource-centre/help-sheet-disclosing-your-disability-to-employers

🎊Our SuperWalk website is now open for registration! Walks across BC will take place on Saturday, September 12th. Big ...
06/02/2026

🎊Our SuperWalk website is now open for registration! Walks across BC will take place on Saturday, September 12th. Big thanks this year to our National Sponsor, Chartwell Retirement Residences!
🔗Check out the website here: https://parkinson.bc.ca/superwalk

💜 Our focus on caregivers in May for our 2026 Awareness series concludes with a webinar about addressing caregiver needs...
05/26/2026

💜 Our focus on caregivers in May for our 2026 Awareness series concludes with a webinar about addressing caregiver needs, led by Tricia Wallace, former counsellor for PSBC. It focuses on the caregiver's own mental and emotional health, exploring the signs of burnout, the impact of caregiving on personal identity, and effective strategies for managing grief and emotional stress.
🔗 Watch the video on our Youtube channel, linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbDCCuyuWwA

🏍 The 10th annual Full Throttle motorcycle and car meetup is at Cypress Pop-up Village on Sunday, May 31 and we're so cl...
05/25/2026

🏍 The 10th annual Full Throttle motorcycle and car meetup is at Cypress Pop-up Village on Sunday, May 31 and we're so close to our goal of $15k. Your support of Full Throttle will benefit PSBC's programs, services, advocacy efforts, and contributions to research, for approximately 17,500 British Columbians living with Parkinson's disease. Visit the Full Throttle website to help us reach our goal!
🔗 https://www.parkinson.bc.ca/fullthrottle

💜 On May 27, we are hosting a conversation led by Olivia Bauer, Social Worker at the Movement Disorders Clinic at the Dj...
05/22/2026

💜 On May 27, we are hosting a conversation led by Olivia Bauer, Social Worker at the Movement Disorders Clinic at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. Supporting someone living with Parkinson’s can involve second-guessing decisions, replaying difficult interactions, or carrying the quiet pressure to always “do it right.”
🔗 Be part of a supportive space to reflect, share (if you wish), and reconnect with your wellbeing by registering for the webinar, linked here: https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/holding-space-for-yourself-in-the-carepartner-journey

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

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