2012/04/18 – Caregiver Support Group – third Wednesdays

HD Caregiver Support Group Southern Alberta Resource Centre Huntington Society of Canada The Purpose of this group: To provide education and resources about Huntington Disease. To discuss strategies to support a loved one with HD when they experience physical, emotional and social changes that they cannot discuss or are reluctant to acknowledge. To reflect about [...]

2012/03/29 – HD Day Group

HD Day Group This group is open to people with HD living in the community or in personal care homes or other supportive living housing.  It is a pilot project and we will review the group over the next few months and determine how it will evolve or continue. Next meeting:  Thursday, March 29th - 1 to [...]

2011/05/12 Support Group Meeting: Benefits of Exercise for People affected by Huntington Disease

Southern Alberta HD Support Group Meeting: When: Thursday May 12th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm Where: Abbeydale Christian Fellowship Church. 1352 Abbeydale Drive S.E.. Calgary AB.  This is the smaller church just south of the larger one at the east end of Memorial Drive.  A map and further information on the group are available on [...]

2011/03/23 – Presentation on government services and supports

At our last Support Group meeting, many expressed interest in hearing about these programs.  Good news!! We have presenters from Service Canada and the AISH office coming!! Here is an interesting website describing some of the programs.  Come and learn what benefits are available and how to apply for them. When:  Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at [...]

2011/04/13 – Planning for the Future: Info session for Parkinson and HD Patients and their families

We have been invited to these 1.5 hour info sessions covering: How HD can impact household finances and what you can do about it. Options for housing: when, how and what Advanced Care Planning: personal and financial decisions and making your wishes known. Dates and Locations: East Calgary Health Centre: Wednesday 10:00 am to 11:30 [...]

2011/01/27 Support Group Meeting: Music Therapy for Relaxation and Mental Stimulation

Music Therapy for Relaxation and Mental Stimulation January 27, 2011  

Huntington’s Disease: A Roll of the Genetic Dice

Huntington’s Disease: A Roll of the Genetic Dice written by Brenda H. Welchin appeared in the July 2009 edition of The Health Journal—Southside Edition.  It profiles the Clay family of Virginia Beach and discusses genetic testing and support groups.  (The article begins on p.20.)    

2010/10/14 Support Group meeting reminder

Our next support group meeting will be this Thursday October 14,2010