American Parkinson Disease Association - Virtual Support Groups

Eligibility

Persons diagnosed with or affected by Parkinson's disease

Hours

Tuesdays twice a month from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

(800) 223-2732

Voice

(215) 709-7174

Voice

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-support-groups/

[email protected]

Application process

Telephone, internet

Fees

Free.

Service area

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

Impaired Mobility

Focus Population

Caregivers of Adults

General

Age Group

Older Adults (60+)

Description

Provides supportive environment for patients diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers to discuss emotional and mental well being, coping strategies for managing symptoms, care partner support and resources, how Parkinson Disease affects daily life, personal experiences, success stories, and challenges, resources, and more.

What's Here

Internet Support Groups

Providing organization

American Parkinson Disease Association

Provides information and resources to patients, their families, friends, doctors and other medical professionals; promotes public awareness of the disease; and sponsors research into the causes and treatment for the Parkinson Disease.