About This Event
This 8-session program, APDA Parkinson Roadmap for Education and Support Services™ (PRESS), provides an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and one partner or another family member to meet with others facing a similar experience and share coping strategies regarding day-to-day issues related to living with Parkinson’s. For many people with PD, the program is a gateway into PD education, support services, and advocacy available in your community. PRESS is a place to share feelings in a safe, caring environment and gather to share information and resources. This program is facilitated by a licensed social worker, and includes guest speakers.
Program happens from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Yale New Haven health Guilford, 753 Boston Post road. Guilford, CT
PD-focused session topics include:
- What’s Next After Diagnosis - Thursday April 23
- Medication Management- Thursday April 30
- Importance of Exercise- Thursday May 7
- Dealing with Physical Symptoms- Thursday May 14
- Impact on Daily Coping and Relationships- Thursday May 21
- Tips for Daily Living - Thursday May 28
- Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself - Thursday June 4
- Building Your Healthcare Team - Thursday June 11
**If planning on bringing a care partner, please include them in your registration.
About This Event
This 8-session program, APDA Parkinson Roadmap for Education and Support Services™ (PRESS), provides an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and one partner or another family member to meet with others facing a similar experience and share coping strategies regarding day-to-day issues related to living with Parkinson’s. For many people with PD, the program is a gateway into PD education, support services, and advocacy available in your community. PRESS is a place to share feelings in a safe, caring environment and gather to share information and resources. This program is facilitated by a licensed social worker, and includes guest speakers.
Program happens from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Yale New Haven health Guilford, 753 Boston Post road. Guilford, CT
PD-focused session topics include:
- What’s Next After Diagnosis - Thursday April 23
- Medication Management- Thursday April 30
- Importance of Exercise- Thursday May 7
- Dealing with Physical Symptoms- Thursday May 14
- Impact on Daily Coping and Relationships- Thursday May 21
- Tips for Daily Living - Thursday May 28
- Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself - Thursday June 4
- Building Your Healthcare Team - Thursday June 11
**If planning on bringing a care partner, please include them in your registration.