Guest Speaker Dr. John Dolan Join the Beverly Support Group for a special guest speaker. Dr. John Dolan from Southern Maine Health Care will be discussing “Taking On your Off Periods.” Date & Time: Monday, November 18, 2019; 1 – 3 PM Location: Beverly Council on Aging, 90 Colon Street, Beverly, MA 01905 Contact: Ray […]
William Nikolic, PhD Join the Springfield Support Group for a special guest speaker. Dr. William Nikolic, PhD, Medical Science Liaison with Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals, will discuss Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (NOH) in Parkinson’s. Individuals with Parkinson’s, those interested in learning more about it and the caregivers and friends assisting those coping with the disease are all welcome […]
William Nikolik, PhD, Medical Science Educator Join the Attleboro/SEMA group for guest speaker William Nikolik, PhD, a medical science educator. His focus is on causal factors for falls, such as low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). He will present and answer individual questions. Date & Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2019; 10 AM – 12 Noon Location: […]
Guest Speaker Cathi Thomas, MS, RN Join the Greenfield Support Group for special guest speaker Cathi A. Thomas, MS, RN, from the American Parkinson Disease Association I & R Center at Boston University Medical Center. She will present an “Update on the Management of Parkinson’s Disease.” Date & Time: Thursday, November 21, 2019; 2 – […]
The Art Cart with Saba Shahid, MS Join the Baby Boomers Support Group for special guest speaker Saba Shahid, MS, Chief Smiling Officer of the Art Cart. She will give an interactive workshop on how art and creativity can be a benefit to people with PD. Date & Time: Sunday, November 17, 2019; 2 – […]
Guest Speaker Cathi Thomas, MS, RN Join the Baby Boomers Support Group for special guest speaker Cathi A. Thomas, MS, RN, from the American Parkinson Disease Association I & R Center at Boston University Medical Center. She will present an “Update on the Management of Parkinson’s Disease.” Date & Time: Sunday, January 26, 2020; 2 – […]
Neuropsychological Disorders, Mental Health, and PD Join the Baby Boomers Support Group for a special guest speaker. Dr. Alice Cronin-Golomb, PhD, will speak about neuropsychology and Parkinson’s disease. Date & Time: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 2 – 4 PM Location: Eliot Church, 474 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458 Contact: Donna McLaughlin, MSW, LICSW; 617-942-0066 or […]
Program for Support Group Facilitators The American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter and Information and Referral Center are pleased to provide this interactive program to help support group facilitators learn best practices and share expertise on Parkinson’s Support Groups. This event is open to support group facilitators from across the state. Click here to learn […]
Why should I go to a Parkinson’s disease support group? Support groups play a vital role in the lives of many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and APDA plays a vital role in providing access to support groups around the country. In general terms, a support group is a collection of participants who meet on […]
MassHealth and WestMass Eldercare Information Join the Springfield Support Group for a special guest speaker. Virginia Chrickshaft, Options Counselor and Evidence-Based Program Coordinator from Western Mass Eldercare, will discuss MassHealth and WestMass Eldercare eligibility requirements and available services. She will also describe their caregiver support program. Individuals with Parkinson’s, those interested in learning more about […]
