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Support Groups
Support Groups are designed to provide education and support to patients and families affected by Parkinson disease, as well as other interested individuals. We organize monthly meetings where we invite healthcare professionals to discuss their area of expertise and entertain questions from the group. Our members appreciate an open time for discussion with exchange of information and coping strategies.
If you think you may benefit from being a member of one of the following support groups, please contact the Client Services Coordinator listed for that group. Support Groups meet once a month for 90 minutes and will be cancelled if they fall on a Statutory Holiday.
Calgary People With Parkinson Disease Support Groups
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Young OnSet Support Group
- Are you under the age of 50 and living with Parkinson disease?
- Are you juggling a family life, a work life, and PD?
- Are you interested in new and upcoming research about PD & medication?
- Do you want to hear helpful strategies from peers about how to manage your busy life while coping with PD?
The clients that attend our Young Onset support group are very busy people. Many of them have numerous obligations; jobs, families, errands, research projects, and so on. They keep up-to-date on current news regarding Parkinson disease and related medications. And they offer tips and tricks on how to deal with the symptoms of PD while living a busy life.
Dates, times and locations:
Calgary North
Location: Hope Lutheran Church
3527 Boulton Road NW
Calgary, AB T2L 1M5
Time: 7:00pm
Date: 4th Monday of each month
Mild-Moderate Support Group
- Are you beginning to experience side effects from your medications?
- Are your symptoms beginning to affect both sides of your body?
- Do you need support with coping with the progression of PD?
The clients that attend our Mild-Moderate support groups often discuss the progression of PD, medications, and side effects. They frequently offer one another helpful suggestions and coping strategies. And as the risk of falling and freezing becomes greater, our clients often chat about Aids to Daily Living, in order to feel more safe and secure around the home.
Dates, times and locations:
Calgary North
Location: Hope Lutheran Church
3527 Boulton Road NW
Calgary, Alberta
Time: 10:00am
Dates: 1st Monday of each month
Dates: 1st Thursday of each month |
Calgary South
Location: McDougall United
8516 Athabasca Street SE
Calgary, AB T2H 1S1
Time: 10:00am
Dates: 2nd Monday of each month
Dates: 4th Monday of each month
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Moderate Plus Support Group
- Are you experiencing more on/off states, freezing or falling?
- Is your medication not working as well as it once did?
- Do you worry about losing your independence?
- Do you need more assistance now than you used to?
- Do you feel alone or socially isolated at times?
The clients that attend our Moderate Plus support groups discuss the progression of PD and their symptoms. They talk about the results of their medications and how they contend with adverse side effects. They discuss how they can remain as independent as possible and how to support their caregivers.
Dates, times and locations:
Calgary South
Location: St. Anthony’s Catholic
Church
5340 4th Street SW
Calgary, AB T2V 0Z5
Time: 10:30am
Date: 3rd Monday of each month |
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Calgary CareGiver Support Groups
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Mild-Moderate Support Group
- Is your loved one’s PD progressing into a more advanced stage?
- Does your loved one need more assistance than before?
- Do you need advice about Aids to Daily Living?
- Are you worried about your partner’s loss of independence?
The people that attend the Mild-Moderate Caregiver Support Group have moderate care-receivers at home. They discuss the possibility of bringing in aids to daily living and what’s next in their partner’s disease progression. They often need to deal with transportation issues and taking on a more integrated care-giver role. Partners lose some aspects of their independence and care-givers need to fill in: emotionally and physically.
Dates, times and locations:
Calgary North
Location: Hope Lutheran Church
3527 Boulton Road NW
Calgary, Alberta
Time: 10:00am
Date: 1st Monday of each month
Date: 1st Thursday of each month |
Calgary South
Location: McDougall United Church
8516 Athabasca Street SE
Calgary, Alberta
Time: 10:00am
Date: 2nd Monday of each month
Date: 4th Monday of each month |
Moderate Plus Support Group
- Do you feel like you need to be a care-giver almost 24 hours a day?
- Are you overwhelmed and need assistance with care-giving?
- Is your partner developing more serious symptoms of PD?
- Are you worried about what happens next with your partner?
The people that attend the Moderate Plus Caregiver Support Group often ponder where they can get help (ex. respite). They feel overwhelmed and are tired of constantly worrying about their partner at times, and look to each other for advice on specific, more integrated issues and problems. They provide each other with tips on how to effectively cope with the Moderate Plus PD patient, and listen to one another when they are feeling stressed or down.
Dates, times and locations:
Calgary South
Location: St. Anthony’s Church
5340-4th Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
Time: 10:00am
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month |
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Cochrane Support Groups
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Cochrane
Location: St. Andrews United Church
128 - 1st Street East Cochrane AB
Cochrane Support Group
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am 2nd Thursday of each month
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Edmonton Support Groups
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St Joseph Support Group
Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital- 10701 – 29 Avenue
Time: Held the 3rd Thursday of the month @ 7:00 p.m.
Focus is on people with Parkinson disease and their caregivers
Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator) @ 780-425-6400 judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
Young Onset Group
Location: Seniors Centre 2Y09
Room 2R06
Time: Held the 3rd Wednesday of the month@ 7:00 p.m.
Focus is young onset and their caregivers Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator)@ 780-425-6400 judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
Parkinson Dance Class
Location: Centreal Lion's Senior Centre
11113 - 113 Street
Large Auditorium
Time: Held twice a month - one Wednesday and on Saturday or Sunday as follows:
Wednesday, October 5, 2011: 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Saturday, October 15, 2011: 12:45 to 2:00 pm
Wednesday November 2, 2011: 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Sunday November 20. 2011: 12:15 to 1:30 pm
Wednesday Decembre 7, 2011: 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Saturday, December 17, 2011: 12:45 to 2:00 pm
The focus is to experience the freedom of movement through dance. Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator)@ 780-425-6400 judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
Any person with Parkinson disease, their family, friend, and caregivers are welcome tojoin. Dress in comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, and please bring a water bottle.
Speech Practice Group
Location: Stanley Building
102, 11748 Kingsway Avenue
Time: Held every Wednesday @ 1:00 p.m.
This group meets weekly at our office in the General Hospital and is offered free of charge to our members. Our goal is to help clients learn how Parkinson disease affects speech. We practice communication and good speech habits through singing and voice exercises. Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator) @ 780-425-6400 judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
Singing Group
This group meets weekly to enjoy each other’s company, meet new people, learn and practice voice strengthening exercises, and learn new songs while having fun. Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator) @ 780-425-6400 judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
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Grande Prairie Support Group
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Location: Wildrose Manor – 9358 – 70 Avenue
Time: Held the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 2:00 p.m.
Focus is on people with Parkinson disease and their caregivers
Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator)@ 780-425-64002
judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
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Lethbridge Support Groups
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To participate you will need to register with Brian Treadwell. He can be contacted by email at btreadwell@parkinsons-society.org or by phone at 403-317-7710.
If anyone is interested in joining a speech group in Lethbridge, please contact Brian.
Location: Lethbridge Senior Centre
500 – 11 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4G7 |
Afternoon Support Group
Time: 2:00pm
Date: 3rd Thursday of every Month |
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Lloydminster Support Group
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Location: Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre
3915 – 56 Avenue
Time: Held the 4th Wednesday of the month @ 7:00 - 9:00 pm
The focus is on people with Parkinson disease and their caregivers
Contact: Contact Debbie at 780-846-2669
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Medicine Hat Support Groups
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To participate you will need to register with Beth Metcalf.
She can be contacted by email at bmetcalf@parkinsons-society.org or call her at 403 526-5521 (direct) or 403-977-6770 (cel).
Location: Kin Plex Kin Social Room
2055 - 21st Avenue SE
Medicine Hat, AB
Medicine Hat Support Group
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Date: 4th Tuesday of every Month
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Nanton Support Groups
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To participate you will need to register with Harle Burnett. She can be contacted at hburnett@parkinsonalberta.ca or call her at (403) 243-9901 or 1-800-561-1911.
Support Groups meet once a month for 90 minutes and will be cancelled if they fall on a Statutory holiday.
Location: St. Cecilia Catholic Church Hall
2308 19th Street Nanton AB
Nanton Support Group
Time: 10:00am 4th Thursday each month
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Olds Education and Support Group
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To participate in the Olds Education and Support Group, you will need to register with Marilynne Herron. She can be contacted by email at mherron@parkinsons-society.org or call her at (403) 346-4436 or Norma at (403) 556-6372.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church
5227 C & E Trail Lacombe. Olds, AB
Olds Education and Support Group
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Red Deer & Lacombe Support Groups
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To participate in the Red Deer & Lacombe Support Groups, you will need to register with Marilynne Herron. She can be contacted by email at mherron@parkinsons-society.org or call her at (403) 346-4436.
Please note: April meeting will be replaced by Education Day on April 18.
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Red Deer & Area Support Group
Location: Davenport Church of Christ
68 Donlevy Ave.
Red Deer, AB T4R 2Y8
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Third Wednesday of the month |
Lacombe Support Group
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church
5227 C & East Trail
Lacombe, AB T4L 1J7
Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm
Fourth Wednesday of the month |
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Sherwood Park Support Group
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Location: Bethel Lutheran Church – 298 Bethel Drive
Time: Held the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 1:00 p.m.
Focus is on people with Parkinson disease and their caregivers
Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator) @ 780-425-6400
judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
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Spruce Grove Support Group
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Location: Maple Room, 101 - 505 Queen Street
(Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Offices)
Time: Held the 4th Thursday of the month @ 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator) @ 780-425-6400
judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
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St. Albert Support Group
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Citadel Mews: 15 Erin Ridge Road – Sunroom 2nd floor
Time: Held the first Tuesday of the month @ 10:00 am
Focus is on people with Parkinson disease and their caregivers
Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator) @ 780-425-6400
judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
Note: We are planning to start a second group in St. Albert. We would like those folks interested in attending a support group closer to home to please contact Judy Deverill, Client Services Coordinator
at 780-425-6400.
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Three Hills Support Groups
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To participate in the Three Hills Support Group you will need to register with Jean Barr at (403) 443-2232.
Location: Common Room, Porchlight Village
7 Ave. Three Hills, AB
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Westlock Support Group
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Location: Provincial BuildingRoom 140, 10003 - 100 Street
Time: Held the last Monday of the month @ 1:30 p.m.
Focus is on people with Parkinson disease and their caregivers
Contact: Judy (Client Services Coordinator)@ 780-425-6400
judydeverill@parkinsonalberta.ca
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