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09/02/2026 03:00:00 PM10/21/2026 04:30:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkAPDA MA PRESS Program - Fall 2026 Interest Form
The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the last five years and one care partner or family member. There is no cost for this program.
Parkinson's Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS™) is an 8 week support series with tailored content to address the psychosocial needs of those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) within the last five year. PRESS provides an opportunity for people with PD and one care partner or 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 to education, support services, and community-based advocacy. PRESS is a place to share their experiences, feelings, and strategies for coping with the disease. This program is facilitated by a licensed social worker and includes guest speakers.
If you are interested in this program, please submit an Interest Form by clicking the button above. For questions, please reach out to the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Date & Time: Wednesdays, Sep 2 – Oct 21, 2026 at 3:00 - 4:30PM EST
Location: Home Computer (on Zoom)
Facilitator: Terri Trafas, LICSW
Contact: Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at
Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
**The program is open to everyone, with priority registration provided to participants residing in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
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About This Event
The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the last five years and one care partner or family member. There is no cost for this program.
Parkinson's Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS™) is an 8 week support series with tailored content to address the psychosocial needs of those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) within the last five year. PRESS provides an opportunity for people with PD and one care partner or 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 to education, support services, and community-based advocacy. PRESS is a place to share their experiences, feelings, and strategies for coping with the disease. This program is facilitated by a licensed social worker and includes guest speakers.
If you are interested in this program, please submit an Interest Form by clicking the button above. For questions, please reach out to the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Date & Time: Wednesdays, Sep 2 – Oct 21, 2026 at 3:00 - 4:30PM EST Location: Home Computer (on Zoom) Facilitator: Terri Trafas, LICSW Contact: Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at
Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
**The program is open to everyone, with priority registration provided to participants residing in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
About This Event
The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the last five years and one care partner or family member. There is no cost for this program.
Parkinson's Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS™) is an 8 week support series with tailored content to address the psychosocial needs of those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) within the last five year. PRESS provides an opportunity for people with PD and one care partner or 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 to education, support services, and community-based advocacy. PRESS is a place to share their experiences, feelings, and strategies for coping with the disease. This program is facilitated by a licensed social worker and includes guest speakers.
If you are interested in this program, please submit an Interest Form by clicking the button above. For questions, please reach out to the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Date & Time: Wednesdays, Sep 2 – Oct 21, 2026 at 3:00 - 4:30PM EST Location: Home Computer (on Zoom) Facilitator: Terri Trafas, LICSW Contact: Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at
Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
**The program is open to everyone, with priority registration provided to participants residing in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Program Dates & Topics
*Please note that order of topics is subject to change*:
Sep 2: What’s Next After Diagnosis
Sep 9: Medication Management of Parkinson’s
Sep 16: Importance of Exercise in PD
Sep 23: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD
Sep 30: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships
Oct 7: Tips for Daily Living
Oct 14: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself
Oct 21: Building your Healthcare team
Date & Time
Wednesday, 09/02/2026 -
Wednesday, 10/21/2026
Add to Calendar
09/02/2026 03:00:00 PM10/21/2026 04:30:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkAPDA MA PRESS Program - Fall 2026 Interest Form
The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the last five years and one care partner or family member. There is no cost for this program.
Parkinson's Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS™) is an 8 week support series with tailored content to address the psychosocial needs of those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) within the last five year. PRESS provides an opportunity for people with PD and one care partner or 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 to education, support services, and community-based advocacy. PRESS is a place to share their experiences, feelings, and strategies for coping with the disease. This program is facilitated by a licensed social worker and includes guest speakers.
If you are interested in this program, please submit an Interest Form by clicking the button above. For questions, please reach out to the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Date & Time: Wednesdays, Sep 2 – Oct 21, 2026 at 3:00 - 4:30PM EST
Location: Home Computer (on Zoom)
Facilitator: Terri Trafas, LICSW
Contact: Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at
Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
**The program is open to everyone, with priority registration provided to participants residing in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Zoom