BC Balance and Dizziness is excited to announce the second in our series of articles planned for 2019. This article is all about Persistent Postural-perceptual Dizziness (PPPD). PPPD was only recognized as a distinct vestibular disorder in 2015. Previously it had many names and diagnoses. People … [Read more...] about Persistent Postural-perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) Article
Ménière’s Disease Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce to our members, donors and website visitors that our comprehensive article on Ménière's disease is complete and has been posted on our website. This is an amazing article that covers virtually every aspect of Ménière's disease, including causes, … [Read more...] about Ménière’s Disease Article
AGM Results: Our New Team at BC Balance and Dizziness
The 2019 BC Balance and Dizziness AGM last evening was amazing! We have a new president and two new members-at-large! It is with great excitement that we welcome our very own Erica Zaia as our new president. Erica has been associated with BC Balance and Dizziness since 2010 and has been a … [Read more...] about AGM Results: Our New Team at BC Balance and Dizziness
Surrey City Council Gives Seniors 75% Reduction in Recreation Fees
Even those of us with balance issues can participate in many recreational activities. Additionally, as we get older, it's increasingly important for us to stay active. Tai chi, seniors exercise programmes, swimming and many other leisure activities can even help improve our balance. The city of … [Read more...] about Surrey City Council Gives Seniors 75% Reduction in Recreation Fees
2019 Announcement: BC Balance and Dizziness Tax Receipts
Warmest greetings from the BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society – we hope that you are finding balance in 2019 and we would like to share some important changes for the New Year. As the Society works to fulfill the goal of supporting, educating and inspiring those affected by balance and … [Read more...] about 2019 Announcement: BC Balance and Dizziness Tax Receipts
Innovation: Can Motion Sickness be Prevented without Drugs?
A quote from our Facebook page... "Treatment for motion sickness has not changed in decades. This gadget may be the answer to preventing motion sickness, in a drug-free way. It seems to have a good scientific basis to it and we look forward to reading more research about it." Check out our Facebook … [Read more...] about Innovation: Can Motion Sickness be Prevented without Drugs?
Dizziness and Spiced Meat Pies
I'm Andrea Wilson, the webmaster for BC Balance and Dizziness. As a balance and dizziness sufferer, I relish the times when I can do something that doesn't make me dizzy! And, unlike looking down to chop mounds of vegetables, making this recipe does not set off my symptoms. Our family is not very … [Read more...] about Dizziness and Spiced Meat Pies
Balance Disorder Spectrum
Check out the Balance Disorder Spectrum, a handy online reference guide to the whole range of balance disorders. All currently known disorders are presented in a single interactive diagram. A professor of creative computing, Andrew Hugill, developed this creative new tool for the Ménière's Society … [Read more...] about Balance Disorder Spectrum
Why BC Balance and Dizziness Members Love Our AGM
Voting in our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is high on the list of good experiences that membership in BC Balance and Dizziness can give you, but the members who attend that meeting are also treated to a live question and answer period with Erica Zaia, an audiologist who volunteers with BC Balance … [Read more...] about Why BC Balance and Dizziness Members Love Our AGM
How to Use the BC Balance and Dizziness Website
Note: The information below refers to a desktop computer, laptop or possibly a tablet, rather than a cell phone. The small screen of a cell phone causes things to be arranged differently than on a larger screen, so not everything below will apply in the same way and tools that are mentioned may not … [Read more...] about How to Use the BC Balance and Dizziness Website
