Why a Support Group?

Who knows more about Parkinson’s than the people who live with it and their care partners who help with the challenge?

A support group brings together people with a common bond and provides a setting for constructive dialog. Many people, after their first visit to a Parkinson’s support group event, say “And I thought I was the only one with this problem!”

See Support Group Meetings to find a support group near you.

Our Parkinson’s Network North Support Groups:

• Are a powerful source of connection, information, and coping strategies for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners;
• Bring together people who share a common bond of understanding.

How Our Support Groups Can Help, Or, “Here’s What I Did and it Worked”:

• Realization that others have similar concerns
• Information about new research and scientific advances
• Camaraderie, friendship, encouragement

Our Support Groups Provide:

• Schedule of regular meetings
• Social gatherings and special outings
• Volunteer opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research trials
• Current lists of national, state and local resources
• And much more

The Biggest Gift of All – Knowing You Are Not Alone!

• A Support Group IS NOT a “pity-party”
• A Support Group IS a group of friends who support and help each other

So, come out, participate, volunteer, move large, sing loud, and have some fun!