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Serving Northern Michigan

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Serving Northern Michigan

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Serving Northern Michigan

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Serving Northern Michigan

Parkinson's Network North (PNN)

PNN is dedicated to helping individuals and families living with Parkinson’s Disease with friendship, information, personal support and advocacy for a cure. We do this through a program of Support Groups and through social and educational events.

We Care, we Share, and we Listen. And we’re always looking for volunteers to share their time and talents.

 

PNN Support Groups


Traverse City Day Group: 
2nd Tuesdays, 1 pm
The Presbyterian Church
701 Westminster Rd, TC 

May 13Topic:
"It's a Senior Support System!!!"
Presented by Lana Payne, Director of the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging

More Support Group information*

Need Help?

  • Parkinson’s Foundation
    24/7 Line - 1-800-473-4636
  • Munson Healthcare “Ask a Nurse”
    24/7 Line - 231-935-0951
  • Laurie Barnes, LPC
    231-922-4688
    (8-5 M-Fr)
    Social Worker, GT County Commission on Aging
    (60 & Older Residents of GT County)
  • Michigan Parkinson Foundation
    Mentorship Program - 248-433-1011

Upcoming Events

39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum

We look forward to seeing you in May for the 39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum!

May 22, 2025
2025 Summer Forum

 

It's a Senior Support System!!!

"Established in 1975, the many services of the GT County Commission on Aging help Grand Traverse County seniors to remain living safely and independently at home." Lana Payne, Director of the GTCOA will present information about GTCOA services at the May Support Group meeting at The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, 701 Westminster, Traverse City.

Tuesday, May 13, at 1:00pm

 

Ageless Grace

”AGELESS GRACE FOR PARKINSON’S” with Lisa George. Sponsored by Parkinson's Network North
at the Traverse City Senior Center, 801 E Front St. Traverse City, MI49696. Come see the new facility!

Every Monday at 11:00am

 

Sharecare Memory Cafe

Sponsored by grants from Cherryland Cares, The Oleson Foundation, Michigan Health Endowment Fund and Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. Sharecare's Memory Cafe is a welcoming social gathering for people living with memory loss and their family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Our hope is to offer an inviting social setting where people living with dementia and their care partners can connect with other community members and enjoy time together. Sessions meet at ShareCare, 99 Fourth St., Suttons Bay.

Fourth Tuesdays (April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22) - 12:30-2:00 pm

 

In Their Words

The Parkinson’s support group has provided us with a wealth of valuable information, support, and friendship to help us with our Parkinson’s challenges.

PNN Support Group Member

Traverse City, MI

The shared stories of fellow Parkinsonians and their care partners through the Parkinson’s Network North Support Group and the excellent clinical information provided by the Group have made a significant contribution to our understanding of the disease and how to cope with it. 

Glen & Ellen Kirkpatrick

Kingsley, MI

We look forward to seeing you in May for the 39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum!

May 22, 2025
39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum

2025 Summer Forum

"Established in 1975, the many services of the GT County Commission on Aging help Grand Traverse County seniors to remain living safely and independently at home." Lana Payne, Director of the GTCOA will present information about GTCOA services at the May Support Group meeting at The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, 701 Westminster, Traverse City.

Tuesday, May 13, at 1:00pm
It's a Senior Support System!!!

”AGELESS GRACE FOR PARKINSON’S” with Lisa George. Sponsored by Parkinson's Network North
at the Traverse City Senior Center, 801 E Front St. Traverse City, MI49696. Come see the new facility!

Every Monday at 11:00am
Ageless Grace

Sponsored by grants from Cherryland Cares, The Oleson Foundation, Michigan Health Endowment Fund and Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. Sharecare's Memory Cafe is a welcoming social gathering for people living with memory loss and their family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Our hope is to offer an inviting social setting where people living with dementia and their care partners can connect with other community members and enjoy time together. Sessions meet at ShareCare, 99 Fourth St., Suttons Bay.

Fourth Tuesdays (April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22) - 12:30-2:00 pm
Sharecare Memory Cafe

Elizabeth Muoio, PharmD, Munson Medication Therapy Management Program, will present a program focusing on the common and not so common medications used by persons with PD.  Medication timing; poor response to a particular dose of a med; taking PD meds with other medications, both prescribed and OTC; contraindications to any common vaccinations will be explored. 

March 11, 2025

 

Managing Your Many Medications