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Advanced Care Team for Parkinson’s

We are dedicated to providing advanced care for individuals and families affected by Parkinsonism

The Advanced Care Team (ACT) for Parkinson's Program - Hotchkiss Brain Institute

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Explore our specialized services

Discover our tailored services led by a team of experts. We provide personalized support, combining medical expertise and compassionate care to enhance your well-being.

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The Advanced Care Team for Parkinson's

Our team is committed to providing exceptional care for Parkinson’s and related conditions. Our dedicated specialists work together to improve your well-being through compassionate, expert care.

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Advanced Planning

Advanced planning involves making decisions in advance about future medical, financial, and personal matters, ensuring your preferences are known and respected.

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Research Programs

Research projects aim to improve patient care and experiences through innovative solutions, better treatments, and deeper understanding of your needs.

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We were extremely impressed with ACT upon meeting them. They are like a lighthouse in a stormy and unpredictable rough sea. Their responses and assistance are immeasurably helpful and effective. We are surprised and sad to learn that it needs persuasion to keep funding such an important team. [Patient] and I are definitely the most grateful recipients of this particular opportunity. ACT IS VITAL.

ACT-PD care partner

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Why Research Matters

To learn more about research in advanced care in Parkinson’s Disease, download this article written by ACT-PD team members, Dr. Karla Cantu-Flores and Dr. Veronica Bruno.

Read article: Why Research Matters (PDF)

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Partners


Hotchkiss Brain Institute logo
Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative logo
Parkinson's Foundation logo

I will be forever grateful

I honestly don’t know how we would have made it through this last year without the support of the ACT team. I will be forever grateful.

ACT-PD care partner