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Hi Shelley; You wrote ..................... > Hi, > > I live in Ontario, but a close relative of mine was just diagnosed in > Victoria, B.C. with Parkinson's. I am hoping to find out about the following: > > 1. Is there a Clinic for Movement Disorders in Victoria, B.C.? And who is > the best neurologist to see to confirm the diagnosis? Will he have to go > over to Vancouver? > There is a 1-800-668-3330 that will connect your friend toll free to the British Columbia Parkinson's Disease Association. Lois Raphael is the Executive Director and Jacquie Sankhoff is the Co-ordinator of Support Services. They are both very knowledgable & capable in advising your friend re: the Parkinson's infrastructure in the Province of B.C. Their offices are located in downtown Vancouver at Ste. 600 - 890 W. Pender, Vancouver, B.C. V6C-1K4 > > 2. He has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) but is not on any > medication for it. Will that interact in any way with the Parkinson's? > Susan Calne, is the Clinical Co-ordinator at the Neurodegenerative Disorders Centre, Purdy Pavilion, U.B.C. ; 2221 Westbrook Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T-2B5 Tel (604) 822-7705 Fax (604) 822-7866 or E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Susan can also answer virtually any Parkinsonian question he might pose. Best regards ................... Murray 53/4 Vancouver, B.C. . [log in to unmask]