Presented by American Parkinson Disease Association

APDA MA PRESS Program - Spring 2026

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Registration ends Thursday, 03/05/2026 5:00pm EST

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: Saturdays March 7 - April 25, 2026; 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET.
Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom
Facilitator: Sarah Singer, 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: Saturdays March 7 - April 25, 2026; 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET.
Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom
Facilitator: Sarah Singer, 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*:

Mar 7: What’s Next After Diagnosis

Mar 14: Medication Management of Parkinson’s 

Mar 21: Importance of Exercise in PD

Mar 28: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD

Apr 4: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships 

Apr 11: Tips for Daily Living

Apr 18: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself

Apr 25: Building your Healthcare team