Regional Support Groups
"On my first visit, I had no idea how very important this Support Group
would become to me over the years" -- Support Group Participant
would become to me over the years" -- Support Group Participant
PANC is proud to host a network of more than 39 support groups in the region. People come to learn, share their stories of how they face the challenges to "live well" with PD. The camaraderie is always palpable and upbeat and there are no fees to attend.
Each group is a bit different -- some focus on education regarding PD and others add social aspects to their get-togethers. Some are in-person, and some are conducted on Zoom. Because these groups have different focuses, you may find it helpful to speak with the support group facilitator to get a sense of their group’s focus. Questions you may want to ask include:
Each group is a bit different -- some focus on education regarding PD and others add social aspects to their get-togethers. Some are in-person, and some are conducted on Zoom. Because these groups have different focuses, you may find it helpful to speak with the support group facilitator to get a sense of their group’s focus. Questions you may want to ask include:
- How would you characterize your group and what is its primary purpose?
- What is the average number of years your group members have been living with Parkinson’s?
- What have some of your recent discussion topics been?
- Does your group have participation limitations due to the size of your meeting location?
