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 […]
Nutrition and Parkinson’s Join Support Group facilitator Sonja Vincola, LICSW, and the Young Parkinson’s Support Group for a special presentation by Marissa Wilkinson. Marissa Wilkinson is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian, working in outpatient and inpatient settings at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She will be discussing the role of nutrition in Parkinson’s. This group […]
Guest Speaker Cathi Thomas, MS, RN Join the Bourne Support Group for 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: Tuesday, October 1, 2019; 1:30 – 3:00 […]
Rejoice Church 4th Wednesday of every month – September 29th will be the first meeting of September, 2021. Please disregard the Sept 22nd notice. It is incorrect. Rejoice Church 13413 E. 106th St. North Rm 107 Owasso, OK 74055 Yay! This support group is getting started again in person. We are so excited to see […]
