January Staying Connected Newsletter

Just a reminder that all in-person support events have been suspended due to the COVID-19 /Coronavirus pandemic. To support our Parkinson’s community, PSN offers three online (via Zoom) support options each month:

Caregiver’s Side by Side Support Group via Zoom*

Tuesday, January 11
10:00am-11:30am ET
This month: Getting a Move On

In this session for caregivers, Joy will be speaking about the critical importance of exercise for people with Parkinson’s. Included in Joy’s talk will be the following topics:

  • Tips for coaching and encouraging your loved one to exercise.
  • How to notice cues from your loved one that can be helpful to motivate and encourage them to move better.
  • Sharing resources for outside assistance.

Click here to register for the Caregiver’s Support Group


Online Café

Setting Goals and New Habits for 2022
Wednesday, January 19
10:00am-11:30am ET

With the new year the opportunity of goal setting and opening ourselves to new opportunities arises.
Starting a new habit is one thing but maintaining it and sticking with it is another. Join us for discussion about how we may improve our situations with suggestions and the watching of a helpful and brief TED talk that may give you a fresh perspective about your goals for 2022!

Click here to register for the Online Café


People with Parkinson’s Disease Support Group via Zoom*

Tuesday, January 25th
10:00am-11:30am ET
This month’s topic: Getting a Move On
In this session for those living with Parkinson’s, Joy will be speaking about the critical importance of exercise. Included in Joy’s talk will be the following topics:

  • Ways to integrate exercise when you don’t really want to.
  • Identify specific self-cues that can be helpful to motivate you to move better.
  • Share resources for outside assistance.

Click here to register for the People with Parkinson’s Disease Support Group


Online Support Groups Sponsored by:


Many thanks to our donors who donated to support our mission! Thanks to your contributions, we received the $1,000 match.


We are Here to Help!
Are you searching for a resource or more information?
Parkinson Social Network volunteers can help! 

Call our office at 571-286-5000 or send us email at board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org


Please consider a donation to support our programs. Parkinson Social Network is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. With no paid staff, we are a volunteer led organization with each volunteer having a personal connection to Parkinson’s disease.

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