APDA MA Early Care Partner Connection - Fall 2026 Interest Form

A FREE eight-week support program for care partners of people with earlier stages of Parkinson’s disease (PD), offering a space to connect, share, and learn.

Are you a care partner to a family member or friend who is in the earlier stages of PD (diagnosed within the past 5 years)? Do you find yourself...

• Having many questions about the practical concerns of caregiving?
• Experiencing worries or uncertainty about planning for the future?
• Coping with emotions like stress, anxiety, and grief?
• Noticing changing roles in your relationship?

If so, the American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) specialized eight-week program for early care partners may be a good fit for you.

APDA MA Early Care Partner Connection offers the opportunity to connect with other care partners for emotional support and sharing. Facilitated by Sarah Singer, LICSW, this group also provides education about planning for the future and practical resources. The program was designed for care partners who are looking for a space to share their feelings and learn more about PD caregiving considerations.

If you are interested in this program, please submit an Interest Form by clicking the button above. For questions, reach out to Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.

Date & Time: Mondays, Sep 28 – Nov 16, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:00PM EST
Location: Home Computer (on Zoom)
Facilitator: Sarah Singer, 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