Date & Time
About This Event
This 8-week 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.
The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last five years and one partner or other family member. There is no cost for this program.
Date & Time: Wednesdays, October 1 to November 19, 2025; 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET.
Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom
Facilitator: Terri Trafas LICSW
Contact: APDA I & R Center at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org
About This Event
This 8-week 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.
The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last five years and one partner or other family member. There is no cost for this program.
Date & Time: Wednesdays, October 1 to November 19, 2025; 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET.
Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom
Facilitator: Terri Trafas LICSW
Contact: APDA I & R Center at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org
Schedule of Programming
Program Dates & Topics
*Please note that order of topics is subject to change*:
Oct 1: What’s Next After Diagnosis
Oct 8: Medication Management of Parkinson’s
Oct 15: Importance of Exercise in PD
Oct 22: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD
Oct 29: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships
Nov 5: Tips for Daily Living
Nov 12: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself
Nov 19: Building your Healthcare team