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.

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

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.

I received Parkinson Association of Alberta (PAA) funding in 2016 as a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Calgary Hotchkiss Brain Institute. This was the first external funding that I

Thanks in part to funding from the Government of Alberta’s Community Investment Program and the vision and know-how of Focus Communications, Parkinson Association of Alberta (PAA) is pleased to launch

April is a special month! Every year, Parkinson Association of Alberta raises awareness during Parkinson’s Awareness Month and celebrates the unique experiences and stories of  our community. This year we

COVID-19 Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives – they will also help us return to more “normal” day-to-day lives; which includes in-person programming. Today we answer the COVID-19 and

#TogetherApart #TogetherApart is a 24 hour live stream for World Parkinson’s Awareness Day on April 11. This virtual event will begin in New Zealand and move to the next time

The value of one, the power of many. This years National Volunteer Week is April 18 to 24 and the theme is “the value of one, the power of many”.