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 [...]

2011/03/23 – 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 [...]

In need of financial help to attend the National Conference?

Please share this with all in the Alberta HD community so we can ensure as many people as possible are able to attend the conference. There are some great speakers coming to the Huntington Society of Canada National Conference 2010 in Edmonton.  The theme this year is Family Life with HD – The Early Years. [...]

2010/11/11-13 – Edmonton – HSC National Conference

As the recent weather reminds us, November and the National Conference are quickly approaching.  If you have an interest in attending, but are feeling nervous, get in touch with Karl or others in the chapter.  Many from the chapter will be attending, so you will be in friendly company.  Register as soon as possible.  Registration information is [...]

Peace Country Chapter

Volunteer president  Mack Erno of Grande Prairie, AB has formed a new chapter of HSC for the Peace Country.  Welcome Mack!  We look forward to seeing you and the Peace Country Chapter at the National Conference in November.  If you are in this area and are looking to get more involved, contact Mack.  Check out the [...]

Ariel Walker: Our “Changemaker” on Charity Village

CharityVillage® celebrates this sector’s changemakers, individual men and women who have made significant contributions to the nonprofit and charitable arena, making change and a difference in the lives of many. Our very own Ariel Walker was spotlighted this month!