Resources

Parkinson Society of British Columbia - this website provides resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.

YouTube: Parkinson Wellness Recovery - a series of videos that explore neuroplasticity-prinicpled techniques in rehab and group settings. Developed by Dr. Becky Farley, a physical therapist, neuroscientist, and Parkinson exercise specialist.

Neurofit BC - free online exercise videos and tutorials for people living with Parkinson's Disease from physiotherapist Naomi Casiro. 

PD Warrior - an evidence-based rehab program and educational channel that was founded by two neurological physiotherapists, Melissa McConaghy and Lynn Tullock, in 2011. 

PWR!Moves Exercise Guide (Teaser) - an e-book absolutely full of evidence-based exercise programming from non-profit organization, Parkinson Wellness Recovery (as developed by Dr. Becky Farley). 

PWR!Moves Exercise Program - Full Version - full version of the teaser guide listed above; this version is available for purchase at the above link for $25.95 USD. Kindle version available through Amazon for $9.99 CAD. 

MS Society of Canada - BC & Yukon Division.

MS Society Get Fit Toolkit - a resource to help adults living with MS meet Canadian physical activity guidelines.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - information and resources for managing the challenges of advanced MS.

New York Times - Selma Blair Shares Her M.S. Story, and Many Hear Their Own.

Dr. Stephen Lord (Neuroscience Research Australia) presents on fall prevention: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jVdYwlorNk

SFU HipHealthAndMobility - this video highlights the benefits of arm strengthening exercise and hip protectors for preventing injury when falling: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRb0Xc7HIoY

Fraser Health Authority - independent living & making your home safer: 

https://patienteduc.fraserhealth.ca/file/your-guide-to-independent-living-make-your-home-s-46478.pdf

Pain BC aims to enhance the wellbeing of all people living with pain through empowerment, care, education and innovation.

Pain BC - Live Plan Be - use this website to learn about chronic pain, track your symptoms and their impacts, and develop a plan for better pain management and quality of life.

The BC Brain Wellness Program is part of a provincial network of wellness programs to support people living with chronic brain disorders, their care partners, and healthy agers. Operating out of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC, this program works to establish relevant lifestyle approaches in tandem with medical treatment. 

Coming soon.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Craig Hospital developed a series of informative videos with adaptive strategies for a wide range of activities such as cooking, driving, using public transport and travelling.