About This Event
Weekly Meetings: First session on Mondays, October 12 through November 30 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the last 5 years? Do you have questions about Medication Management, Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD, Caring for family with PD, or Building your Healthcare Team?
This 8-week program offers you and your loved ones PD support, education and resources to help you along your PD journey. Conducted in small groups, the format allows for in-depth and personalized discussions.
Important: Submitting this form does not reserve a spot in the PRESS program. Every interested participant must speak with Carly and complete an eligibility evaluation before being accepted into the group. Carly will reach out after your form is submitted to schedule this evaluation.
Session Topics
Session 1: What’s Next After Diagnosis
Session 2: Medication Management of Parkinson’s
Session 3: Importance of Exercise in PD
Session 4: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD
Session 5: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships
Session 6: Tips for Daily Living
Session 7: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself
Session 8: Building your Healthcare Team
Program Details:
- Each group will consist of up to 10-12 participants.
- The group is open to anyone with a diagnosis of PD, diagnosed within the last 5 years and their care partners.
- Participants must commit to the 8 sessions and make every effort to complete the program, engage and share.
- Each participant will be screened by the facilitator, Carly Lusk.
- Each session will be 1.5 hours each week for 8 weeks.
For more information call 773.707.6979 or email Carly.Lusk@uchicagomedicine.org.
About This Event
Weekly Meetings: First session on Mondays, October 12 through November 30 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the last 5 years? Do you have questions about Medication Management, Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD, Caring for family with PD, or Building your Healthcare Team?
This 8-week program offers you and your loved ones PD support, education and resources to help you along your PD journey. Conducted in small groups, the format allows for in-depth and personalized discussions.
Important: Submitting this form does not reserve a spot in the PRESS program. Every interested participant must speak with Carly and complete an eligibility evaluation before being accepted into the group. Carly will reach out after your form is submitted to schedule this evaluation.
Session Topics
Session 1: What’s Next After Diagnosis
Session 2: Medication Management of Parkinson’s
Session 3: Importance of Exercise in PD
Session 4: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD
Session 5: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships
Session 6: Tips for Daily Living
Session 7: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself
Session 8: Building your Healthcare Team
Program Details:
- Each group will consist of up to 10-12 participants.
- The group is open to anyone with a diagnosis of PD, diagnosed within the last 5 years and their care partners.
- Participants must commit to the 8 sessions and make every effort to complete the program, engage and share.
- Each participant will be screened by the facilitator, Carly Lusk.
- Each session will be 1.5 hours each week for 8 weeks.
For more information call 773.707.6979 or email Carly.Lusk@uchicagomedicine.org.