


A New Test Could Detect Parkinson’s Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers announced results from the largest study yet of a new test to detect Parkinson’s — it confirmed that the test was accurate, even for early Parkinson’s. There is currently

Research Testimonial from Dr. Darren Clark
I received Parkinson Alberta funding in 2019- a pivotal time in my postdoctoral career at the University of Calgary. I had just completed a three-year project focusing on deep brain

National Care Giver Day – A Care Partner’s Perspective
Today is National Care Giver Day, celebrated across Canada! Caring for another human is one of the most incredible acts of love there is. Fading Away is a touching story

Double your Impact this April!
Make your donation this Parkinson Awareness Month go twice as far! Thanks to the generosity of our good friend and community-member Roger Dootson, all donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, until

10 Tips for a Healthy Winter with Parkinson’s Disease
Whether you’re traveling for winter holidays or staying warm at home, the season can bring along plenty of fun with family and friends but some stressors, too. There are a

Research testimonial from Dr. Jennifer Andrews
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) involves the electrical stimulation of the brain through surgically implanted electrodes. It is a very effective treatment for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and can improve both motor function and quality of life compared to medication alone in properly selected patients.

2020 Annual General Meeting
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of Parkinson Association of Alberta took place on Saturday, May 29, 2021 via Zoom.

Parkinson’s Ability Communications Education
Virtual Speech Program Do you have Parkinson disease or a Atypical Parkinsonism? Have you been asked to repeat yourself when speaking? Or to speak up or louder? When you have

Research Testimonial from Linda Kim
I was very fortunate to receive the Parkinson Association of Alberta Graduate Scholarship in 2017-2019 as an early PhD student under the co-supervision of Drs. Patrick Whelan and Zelma Kiss.