Connect with the Care Team is a casual presentation with Q&A provided by the APDA Florida Chapter. Parkinson’s Care Team providers bring their expertise on various subjects and topics to consider during your or a loved one’s PD journey. CWCT is intended for People with Parkinson’s, their Care Partners, families, and friends looking to support persons impacted with Parkinson’s. Be sure to scroll down to see if there are any In-Person in your area!
CWCT will speak to experts in each portion of the Care Team:
- Movement disorders specialist or neurologist
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists/ Speech Therapists
- Nutritionists
- Psychosocial support/social worker
- Exercise instructor(s)
- Primary care doctors
- Home health aide agencies
- and others!
January– *In Person* Broward County Weston, FL Jan 24th from 2-4 pm. Full details coming soon!
February– Virtual: Presenter TBA
March– *In Person* Polk County Lakeland, FL. Full details coming soon!
April– *In Person* Pinellas/Pasco County Full Details coming soon!
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Information & Referral (I&R) Center at The
University of Miami will soon launch an eight-week support series and introduction to
Parkinson’s disease (PD) for South Florida residents diagnosed in the last five years and their
care partners. The PRESS™ (Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services™)
program will meet virtually.
APDA’s PRESS program is specially designed for people within five years of a PD diagnosis
and their care partners. The eight-week program will be conducted in a support group format
to help attendees feel empowered and optimistic by providing education, emotional
support, and a comfortable space to share.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required, reach out to APDAFLORIDA@APDAPARKINSON.ORG to be placed on the waitlist for the next available program!