The Parkinson’s Society of Alberta (PSA) provides an environment where individuals, families & caregivers with Parkinson’s can belong to a community of support and caring through the following services.
The Parkinson’s Society of Alberta (PSA) offers the following services and programs:
Therapeutic Services
- Social Worker
- Exercise/physiotherapy/tai chi referrals
- Outreach Services
- Speech Education - Refer individuals to the Education in Motion program for speech assessment and education.
Information & Awareness
- Social Worker
- Newsletter – a monthly publication sent out to PSA members
- Public displays - Provide Parkinson’s awareness information sessions to the public and stakeholders within Edmonton and surrounding areas.
- Regional Conferences - Participate in conferences and fairs with Parkinson’s awareness information.
- In-services
- Printed and educational material
- Toll free number (1-888-873-9801)
- Resource/lending library - Maintain PSA’s library resources.
- Website
Psychosocial Support
- Social Worker - One-on-one support and education for people with Parkinson’s
- Support groups/chapters - Monthly or bi-monthly support group meetings and the development of new groups as needed.
- Peer support program
- Caregiver support program - Educate the family and caregiver on Parkinson’s, family conference meetings and telephone support.
- Educational meetings - Organize in-house presentations, guest speakers and up-to-date resources.
- Referral to local resources
- Provide support and guidance to peer group leaders.
Access to Community Services
- Movement Disorder Neurologist
- Movement Disorders Clinic & the CRIS Program.
- Parkinson’s neurosurgeon
- Clinical nurse/counsellor/social worker
- Respite program
- Long-term Care
- Seniors housing information
Call 780-482-8993 or 1-888-873-9801 for more information.
PSA’s support groups reach out and bring hope to persons living with Parkinson’s. If you would like to start a new group in your area, or if you have questions or require more information, contact the office at 780-482-8993 or 1-888-873-9801.
Location: Room 3Y18 Edmonton General, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Edmonton General Parkinson Support Group for Caregivers and People With Parkinson’s
Next meeting will be Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 2 p.m.
Meetings every second Thursday of each month.
Support Group Parkinson’s Plus/MSA/PSP
PSA will provide support for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) or Progressive Supernuclear Palsy (PSP). Please call 780-482-8993 or 1-888-873-9801 to book an appointment.
Speech Support Practice Group I
Held each Wednesday 1–3 p.m.
A peer run practice group for all those who have completed the Speech Therapy Education Program.
Speech Support Practice Group II
Held every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at The Parkinson’s Society of Alberta, Room 3Y18. Please call to register - 482-8993
A peer run practice group for all those who have completed the Speech Therapy Education Program.
Young Onset Support Group
Meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Support Groups, Edmonton and Surrounding Area
Camrose
Held the last Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Thelma Flemming 780-662-2530 or Tina Christians 780-672-6683
Grande Prairie
Held every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m.
Wildrose Manor
9358 – 70 Avenue (off Poplar)
Linda Sodergren 780-568-4031
Lloydminster
Held every fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre
Harvey Willett 780-875-1055
Sherwood Park
Held every second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.
Bethal Lutheran Church
298 Bethel Drive
Roma Paetsch 780-449-1294
Slave Lake
Held every fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
25 Parkdale Way
Irene Yarosh 780-849-5091
Southside Edmonton
Held every third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital (10707–29 Ave)
Judy Hunt 780-437-1501
Carole Parker 780-437-7340
St. Albert Parkinson’s Support Group
Meetings every first Thursday of each month: 1-3 pm
St. Albert Senior Citizens Club
# 7 Tache Street, St. Albert
Kelly Brisebois, RSW
Client Services & Education Manager 780-482-8993
Stony Plain/Spruce Grove
Held every last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.
Parkland Building, 4912–51 Ave.
East side entrance. Stony Plain
780-482-8993
Westlock
Support Group for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.
Held every last Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Room 140, Provincial Building
Margo DeJong 780-349-2625
Speech Education Classes
Speech Education Classes in partnership with the University of Alberta, Speech Pathology department. These sessions, held in our office and offered free of charge to PSA members, aim to help clients learns how Parkinson’s affects speech, eating and swallowing, as well as communication and maintaining good speech habits.
