Parkinson's disease is a complex progressive neurological disorder that affects not just movement, but many other activities of daily life. Peer support and education is an important part of treatment and living your best life with this chronic condition.
Meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of Parkinson's disease-related topics. Families and caregivers of people with Parkinson's disease are also welcome to attend.
2025 Topics:
January: Aging in Place with Michelle Zarren, CDP, Home Safe Home
February: Transportation Security Administration, Travel and the Checkpoint Experience with Marie Trotter
March: Eldercare and Estate Planning with Sherry Rush
April: Medications and Ask the Pharmacist with Amy Blachere, Pharm.D., BCPS
May: Yoga for Parkinson's Disease with Cathy Rees
June: Home Modification with Michelle Zarren
July: Assistive Devices Demonstration with Rachael Barbaran, OTD, OTRL
August: Cannabis with Rick Glass
September: No Meeting (Aging Your Way Expo at Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster)
October: Deep Brain Stimulation
November: Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's Dementia and Coping with Cognitive Difficulty with Dr. Carleen Schwimmer, Psy.D., ABPP
December: To Be Announced
This free group meets in the support group room in Carroll Hospital's East Pavilion.
No registration required; call 410-871-7000 if you would like to attend this group virtually.