Virtual APDA Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS) ™
American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) Rhode Island Chapter is proud to offer a special 8-week program for people who have been living with PD for the past 5 years or less.
This unique program, titled PRESS, melds education about different aspects of living well with PD with psychosocial support and sharing.
Care-partners and adult family members of the person with PD are encouraged to attend the PRESS sessions as well. Attendance at all sessions is recommended to reap the maximum benefits of the program.
There is no cost to attend the PRESS program, but pre-registration is required. This is a virtual program held via Zoom.
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | Location: Virtual via Zoom | Time: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Session 1: What’s Next After Diagnosis- Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Session 2: Medication Management of Parkinson’s Disease-Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Session 3: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD- Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Session 4: Importance of Exercise and PD-Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Session 5: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships-Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Session 6: Tips for Daily Living- Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Session 7: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself- Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Session 8: Building Your Healthcare Team-Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The group is open to any adult who has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past 5 years or less and their care partner or adult family member. The group will be facilitated by Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW, LICSW.
To register or for additional information please contact Laurie Ann Oliveira at laoliveira@butler.org.