Support Groups – People with Parkinson’s & Care Partners
People with Parkinson’s -Monthly support group meetings are facilitated by Anne Byrne, PT. Contact her for the schedule. vader1977@wowway.com
Care Partners – The Parkinson’s Care Partner Support meetings are in person. The time together is a confidential, caring space to share insights and challenges as care partners. The second Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 PM at SWIRCA and the third Tuesday from 6-7:00 PM at Bethel United Church of Christ. Masks are required at both facilities. Coming to one meeting does not commit you to a monthly meeting. The meetings are designed to meet your needs. For questions contact Dorothy at dottiew582@gmail.com or 812-319-5522.
YMCA of Southern Indiana – ymcaswin.org/health-wellness/parkinsons-support/
Virtual Care Partners Support Group -Contact Lynnsi Shanklin – IU Health
Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence Social Worker
317-963-7411 lshanklin1@iuhealth.org.
Newly Diagnosed
PD Self – Evansville – Are you newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and wanting to learn more about the disease and how to manage it? Consider signing up for the 2023 PD SELF session. PD SELF is a national program that provides newly diagnosed Parkinson’s patients with the motivation, confidence, skills and knowledge to improve their quality of life by introducing them to ways of better managing their disease as it progresses over time and provides care partners with education and tools for effective care partnering.
To learn more about the program visit www.pdself.org or call Janice at 812-746-231
PD Chat – Approximately one hour 1 on 1 session with Physical Therapist
Julie Monahan – julieut88@gmail.com
Person with Parkinson’s – Individuals with PD can speak with Aware in Care Ambassador, Kathy McMurray, who was diagnosed with PD in 2007. Kathy is an amazing resource and is volunteering two hours per week in order to provide windows for 30 minute individualized discussions with individuals and families with PD. Would you like to set up a time to talk with Kathy? Email Kathy@pdevvhub.org
Find Your Groove
Zoom opportunities offered by the Indianapolis Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
https://www.findyourgroovepd.com
