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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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2020 Annual General Meeting
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of Parkinson Association of Alberta took place on Saturday, May 29, 2021 via Zoom.
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Parkinson’s Ability Communications Education
Virtual Speech Program Do you have Parkinson disease or a Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome? Have you been asked to repeat yourself when speaking? Or to speak
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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.