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
Health Canada Approves PoNS™ Device
Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS™) Will Now be Available in Canada!Please Note: We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating, supporting and inspiring those affected by dizziness and balance disorders. In the course of living our mission, we have come across the team of … [Read more...] about Health Canada Approves PoNS™ Device
Global News BC: More Experts in Dizziness Needed
"A BC woman who suffers from chronic dizziness says there is a shortage of doctors who can diagnose what is a relatively common condition," Linda Aylesworth reported. In this news item, Emilia Gordon, a dizziness sufferer, and Erica Zaia, audiologist and VP of the BC Balance and Dizziness Board of … [Read more...] about Global News BC: More Experts in Dizziness Needed
Balance Awareness Week Contest Winner
During Balance Awareness Week (BAW) employees at Lifemark Sport Medicine Olympic Oval in Richmond, BC, participated in a balance challenge orchestrated by Abeed Hirji, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist and BC Balance & Dizziness professional member. The purpose of this challenge was to help … [Read more...] about Balance Awareness Week Contest Winner
Why Did BC Balance and Dizziness Move Their Website to a New Hosting Company?
Oh, the stress of it all! On Friday evening, May 4, 2018, the BC Balance and Dizziness website started acting strangely. The first sign was an "Error 500: Internal Server Error" message that kept bringing down the website, making it inaccessible every few minutes. As the Webmaster for BC … [Read more...] about Why Did BC Balance and Dizziness Move Their Website to a New Hosting Company?
BC Balance and Dizziness Wants Your Story
Every vestibular disorder sufferer has a story! Medical practitioners have told us they've "heard them all," but we think your story is important, to you, to us, and to people who have no idea what it's like to suffer from a balance or dizziness disorder. We think your story could help educate the … [Read more...] about BC Balance and Dizziness Wants Your Story
