Support, Education and Exercise Programs for People with Parkinson's

Condition Specific Support, Disability Services, Seniors Services, and Social / Recreational

Provided by Parkinson Society British Columbia

The Society believes that every person touched by Parkinson's deserves to know that they are not alone; that there are support systems and access to information available to you. The Society's support services include:
  • One-on-One Consultations:Individuals with Parkinson's, their caregivers and family members will receive support on a variety of issues by phone, email or in-person. Friendly and knowledgeable staff can offer support with understanding diagnosis, advancing illness, workplace uncertainties, telling family and friends, and questions about the future.
  • Counselling: Society provides free, short-term, confidential counselling with clinical counsellors for those with Parkinson's disease and their family. You will be provided with a safe and structured environment to discuss challenges, process and provide you with extra support as needed.
  • Resources & Community Referral: A plethora of online and print resources can be found in this section; from past conferences and webinars, to documentation on treatment and self-management.
  • Support Groups: Society provides a network of over 50 volunteer-led support groups across British Columbia. Learn from the experiences and knowledge of others; share your perspective and learn about local professionals, and in certain areas - local activities available to you!
  • PDLink: Provides peer support to people with Parkinson's and their carepartners, connecting individuals on a one-to-one basis for support with those who have had similar experiences. Communication can be by telephone or email; no face-to-face interaction in this program, and can be for as long as you would like.
  • Education Events: PSBC hosts a variety of planned educational events, including workshops, conferences and webinars.
  • Exercise & Active Living: Programs are developed specifically for people with Parkinson's in order to help maintain balance, strength, mobility and various activities of daily living.
  • Lending Library: PSBC provides a collection of resources available to members of Parkinson Society BC at no charge. This includes books, DVDs, CDs and other media items that can be borrowed via the link provided.

604-662-3240

Toll Free: 1-800-668-3330

Public email: info@parkinson.bc.ca

Website: https://parkinson.bc.ca/resources...

#600, 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1J9

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Availability

Service area: Province-wide + show cities

Service area cities: 100 Mile House, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Alert Bay, Alexis Creek, Anahim Lake, Anmore, Armstrong, Ashcroft, Atlin, Bamfield, Banff, Barriere, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Black Creek, Blue River, Boston Bar, Bowen Island, Brentwood Bay, Burnaby, Burns Lake, Cache Creek, Calgary, Campbell River, Canmore, Castlegar, Cathedral Grove, Cawston, Chase, Chemainus, Chetwynd, Chilliwack, Christina Lake, Clearwater, Clinton, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Coquitlam, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Creston, Cumberland, Daajing Giids, Dawson Creek, Dease Lake, Deep Bay, Delta, Denman Island, Duncan, Edgewood, Elkford, Enderby, Fanny Bay, Fernie, Fort Langley, Fort Nelson, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake, Fruitvale, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gibsons, Golden, Gold River, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Hanceville, Hazelton, Hope, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Houston, Hudson's Hope, Invermere, Kamloops, Kaslo, Kelowna, Keremeos, Kimberley, Kitimat, Kyuquot, Ladner, Ladysmith, Lake Country, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Langley, Lantzville, Lethbridge, Lillooet, Lions Bay, Logan Lake, Long Beach, Lumby, Lytton, Mackenzie, Maple Ridge, Masset, Mayne Island, McBride, Merritt, Merville, Midway, Mill Bay, Mission, Nakusp, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nelson, New Aiyansh, New Denver, New Westminster, Nitinaht, North Delta, North Saanich, North Vancouver, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Oyama, Parksville, Peachland, Pemberton, Pender Harbour, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Penticton, Pitt Meadows, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Coquitlam, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Moody, Powell River, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Princeton, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Quesnel, Revelstoke, Richmond, Riske Creek, Rock Creek, Rossland, Saanich, Saanichton, Salmo, Salmon Arm, Salt Spring Island, Sardis, Saturna Island, Sayward, Scotch Creek, Sechelt, Shawnigan Lake, Sicamous, Sidney, Skidegate, Slocan, Smithers, Sointula, Sooke, Sorrento, South Surrey, Sparwood, Spences Bridge, Squamish, Stewart, Summerland, Sun Peaks, Surrey, Tahsis, Tatla Lake, Telkwa, Terrace, Tofino, Trail, Tsawwassen, Tumbler Ridge, Ucluelet, Valemount, Vancouver, Vanderhoof, Vernon, Victoria, West Kelowna, West Vancouver, Whistler, White Rock, Williams Lake, Winlaw, Witset, and Yale

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Disability Services
    Seniors Services
    Social / Recreational
    Ways to Access
    • Provided 1:1 in-person
    • Provided at multiple locations
    • Provided by phone
    • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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