IMPACT Parkinson's Society

Do you have a parent living with Parkinson’s? Here is a wonderful opportunity from Brian Grant Foundation for you to join the Roundtable Discussion happening tomorrow Thursday, Feb 11 at 6:00 pm PST. Registration is FREE and the conversation will focus on people who have a parent with Parkinson's disease. You can register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-of-parkinsons-roundtable- #parkinsons

IMPACT Parkinson's 4th annual Parkinson's Falls Prevention Workshop. This time it's virtual and, once registered, participants will receive a Zoom link! Please join us. Date: Friday, Feb 26, 2021 Time: 10am - Noon Cost: FREE (Voluntary donations are always welcome so we can continue to create and offer more programs for people fighting back against Parkinson’s. Thank you!)... Description: This practical, interactive workshop is intended for people living with Parkinson's, including family, friends and support team. The workshop will include: > The 4 Pillars of Falls Prevention | Home Safety, Exercise, Vision + Medications > Living Safely + Independently at Home | Lifeline Speakers: > Ronda Field, Physiotherapist, Falls & Injury Prevention, Fraser Health > Shianne Bains, Coordinator, Falls & Injury Prevention, Fraser Health > Marc Villeneuve, Lifeline Coordinator, Fraser Health Register: Email [email protected]. Call 604-525-2631. Fraser Health Philips Lifeline

Support groups for people living with Parkinson’s and carepartners all over BC. Currently they have moved online. Including: Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) ... New Diagnosis Support Group Advanced Parkinson's Carepartner Bereavement Support Group Check them out now! #bellletstalkday

Felt poppies created in Oct 2019 at our ParkArt workshop. All poppies were donated to the New West Poppy Project honouring those brave people who dedicated their lives for our country. http://www.thepoppyproject.ca/

The next session of our very popular Let's Talk LOUD virtual group voice therapy is a shorter one - 2 weeks instead of 4. This is ideal for those of you who are curious about what the sessions are all about! Here are the details: INFO: Virtual group voice therapy sessions. Learn about communication and swallowing concerns common in Parkinson’s disease. Participate in voice training to help strengthen voice and communication. These sessions are for those already experiencing ...communication and swallowing challenges as well as those who wish to be proactive in their treatment. One support person is recommended and included for free. INSTRUCTOR: Mia Mosters, Speech Language Pathologist, LSVT LOUD Certified HOW IT WORKS: Classes will be offered via Zoom. Those who have registered in advance will receive a reminder email with a link to the session. DATES/TIME: Only 2 weeks so 4 classes. Mondays + Fridays from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Nov 20, 23, 27 and Dec 4. (NOTE: No class on Nov 30) COST: $80.00 for 4 classes. 30 min virtual assessment for new clients is $30.00. A free 15 min virtual intake may be required for previous clients if it's been a while. 1:1 sessions available for $100.00/hour. Maximum of 8 participants. Please let us know if you want to join us! We already have 4 signed up so only 4 spots left! REGISTER: Email [email protected]. Call 604-525-2631. #parkinsons

How about some hopeful news!!

2 min and counting for the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Morning Coffee Break! #parkinsons

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been a life changer for people with Parkinson’s. In BC there is a long waitlist for this surgery due to only having one qualified neurosurgeon who can perform it. Effective April 1, 2019, Dr. Christopher Honey, UBC neurosurgeon, will be increasing his operating time to accommodate 72 Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries annually, instead of the current 36. Although this is good news, the waitlist remains lengthy, and continues to grow, wit...h over a 100 patients approved for the surgery. @In addition to issues with waitlist time, surgery access is a concern as it is only available in Vancouver. This places financial burden on patients who reside outside the Lower Mainland, as they are responsible for covering the cost of repeated trips for assessment, surgery, and weekly post-surgery follow-ups (often 8-10 trips). Parkinson Society British Columbia Video reposted from CBC Docs #parkinsons