Local Support Groups

NorthwestERN

GeneraL PD SUPPORT GROUP

First Wednesday of the month

2pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846

Contact:

Katie Fagan, LCSW at katherine.fagan@nm.org

RUSH PD SUPPORT GROUP

Second Saturday of the month

9:30am

Virtual Meeting

Contact: Luci Blasucci, RN, at 312-563-2900

NoRTHWESTERN

YOUNG ONSET

VIRTUAL

SUPPORT GROUP

Fourth Wednesday of the month

6:00 - 7:30pm

Those 60 or younger are welcome

Virtual

Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846

Contact:

Katie Fagan, LCSW at katherine.fagan@nm.org

RUSH Caregiver support group

Third Thursday of the month

10:30 am

Please call 630-499-6681 to register

Lake Forest PD Support Groups

General Parkinson's Disease

No set date/time

Women and Parkinson's Disease

1st or 2nd Friday

Parkinson's Disease Care Partner

First Wednesday of the month, 10-10:45 am

northwestern care Partner

VIRTUAL

Support group

2nd Wednesday of the month

2:30 - 3:30pm

Virtual

Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846

Contact:

Katie Fagan, LCSW at

katherine.fagan@nm.org

Central Dupage

YOUNG ONSET

SUPPORT GROUP

3rd Thursday of the Month

10:00 - 11:00 am

25 N Winfield Rd

Winfield, IL

Contact; 630-933-4234 to register

NorhtwesternWomen's ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP

2nd Wednesday of the Month

11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual

Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846

Contact:

Katie Fagan, LCSW katherine.fagan@nm.org

Parkinson's Classes

Northwestern's PD101 CLASS

2023 Dates:

February 15

May 17

August 16

November 15

4 PM - 5:30 pm

Location: Zoom

Were you or a loved one recently diagnosed with Parkinson's?

Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused about what Parkinson's is?

Come learn about the basics of Parkinson's, and how to make changes today to live your best life with Parkinson's.

Email: movementdisorders@nm.org to register

Northwestern's PD201 CLASS

2023 Dates:

March 22

September 6

4 PM - 5:30 pm

Location: Zoom

PD 201 provides a deeper understanding of the medications, treatment, and advanced therapies available in the management of Parkinson's disease. After a presentation, you will have the chance to ask questions. People with Parkinson's, family members, care partners, and community members are welcome to attend.

Email: movementdisorders@nm.org to register

VIRTUAL YOGA - NORTHWESTERN

2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Tuesday of the Month

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Virtual

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed?

Feeling stiff, sluggish or off-balance?

Experience the therapeutic benefits of a calming and creative art class, or the restorative and energizing power of yoga.

Location: Virtual! Please contact Katie Fagan, LCSW at Katherine.fagan@northwestern.edu

Note: Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846

Second City's Improv for PD & Care partners

Dates/Time: 8 week sessions offered at different times throughout the year.

Second City, Inc

1616 N Wells

Chicago, IL

Explore the use of Improv Comedy to imrpove communication and socialization for Parkisnon's disease.

Date: offered at various times throughout the year

$80 is due on the first day of the class, in the form of a check made out to PDMDC.

Contact: Katherine.fagan@northwestern.edu

art therapy for parkinson's disease

3rd Monday of the month

10 am - 11 am

Location: zoom

Use various art forms and materials to explore your feelings and strengthen the mind-body connection. Ar t therapy is a mental health service, provided by an art therapist who has training from the Institute for Therapy through the Arts. Space is limited, so you must register in advance

There is no cost to attend

Contact: Katherine.fagan@northwestern.edu