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03/10/2026 02:00:00 PM04/28/2026 03:30:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkAPDA RI PRESS Program - Spring 2026This 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: Tuesdays, March 10 - April 28, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom
Facilitator: Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW, LISCW
Contact: APDA RI I & R Center, Laurie Ann Oliveira at 401-455-6337 or LAOliveira@butler.org
Zoom
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: Tuesdays, March 10 - April 28, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom Facilitator: Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW, LISCW Contact: APDA RI I & R Center, Laurie Ann Oliveira at 401-455-6337 or LAOliveira@butler.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: Tuesdays, March 10 - April 28, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom Facilitator: Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW, LISCW Contact: APDA RI I & R Center, Laurie Ann Oliveira at 401-455-6337 or LAOliveira@butler.org
Program Dates & Topics
*Please note that order of topics is subject to change*:
Mar 10: What’s Next After Diagnosis - Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW
Mar 17: Medication Management of Parkinson’s - Dr. Emily Weisbach
Mar 24: Importance of Exercise in PD - Brandon Theroux, PT, DPT
Mar 31: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD - Dr. Friedman
Apr 7: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships - Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW
Apr 14: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself - Darlene Horan
Apr 21: Tips for Daily Living - Tom Hemmendinger
Apr 28: Building your Healthcare Team - Geena Goyette, MS, CCC-SLP
Location
Zoom
Date & Time
Tuesday, 03/10/2026 -
Tuesday, 04/28/2026
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03/10/2026 02:00:00 PM04/28/2026 03:30:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkAPDA RI PRESS Program - Spring 2026This 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: Tuesdays, March 10 - April 28, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom
Facilitator: Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW, LISCW
Contact: APDA RI I & R Center, Laurie Ann Oliveira at 401-455-6337 or LAOliveira@butler.org
Zoom