August Support Groups
Aug
01Aug2022
- 10:00am Partner in Care (08/01/2022)
04Aug2022
08Aug2022
- 6:00pm Round Table (08/08/2022)
09Aug2022
11Aug2022
- 10:00am Grief Group (08/11/2022)
15Aug2022
- 10:00am Partner in Care (08/15/2022)
18Aug2022
22Aug2022
- 6:00pm Village Meeting (08/22/2022)
23Aug2022
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Support Group Meetings (5 Types)
Partner in Care Meetings
Open to: Non-Professional Caregivers
Share the ups and downs of caring for somebody living with Parkinson's. You are not not alone. Benefit from community knowledge, experience, and solutions. Vent, laugh, cry, release your frustrations, and give yourself a break in this loving and sympathetic space.
Village Meetings
Open to: People with Parkinson’s, Caregivers, Friends of the Community
These educational meetings feature professionals serving the Parkinson’s community. Each meeting is packed with a wealth of information following themes like “Paying for Care,” “What to Know About Hospice” and “Nutrition” – you’ll want to bring a pencil and notepad!
Round Table Meetings
Open to: People with Parkinson’s & Caregivers
Join a loving circle of like-minded individuals. Gather advice and technical knowledge about medication, therapies, common symptoms, and more. Learn what works for others, share what works for you. Realize that others can relate to and learn from your journey with Parkinson’s.
Mindfulness Meetings
Open to: People with Parkinson’s, Caregivers, Friends of the Community
Led by medical hypnotherapist Roger Moore. These meetings teach skills to help you improve your sleep, overcome trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, fear, and exhaustion through simple at-home exercises, guided meditations, and exploration of the body/mind connection. Give yourself the gift of a pause, and discover how you can improve your health, strengthen your resilience and enhance your coping skills.
Grief Group
Open to: People with Parkinson’s, Caregivers, Friends of the Community
Facilitated by End of Life Doula Glendon Geikie, MSW, IELDA, CGCS. An exploration of anticipatory grief and loss, especially the living loss of movement, partnership, independence, life plans, and eternal loss. If you are suffering losses, this might be the space for you.
Movement – Use It or Lose It
Open to: People with Parkinson’s & Caregivers
A time for discovery, with exercises geared towards people with a diverse range of mobility. Learn safe, at-home exercises to preserve and strengthen mobility, flexibility, strength, and balance. Bring your water, bring your questions, and let’s move!