June Staying Connected Newsletter

This June, Parkinson Social Network brings information, support, and connections for our Parkinson’s community!


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 at least three online (via Zoom) support options each month.


Caregiver’s Side by Side Support Group via Zoom*

Tuesday June 8th 
10:00am-11:30am EDT 

The Power of Partnering with a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP): What You Should Know and How to Get Started with Hannah Grassie, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist

Hannah will share how she works with caregivers, carepartners, and family members to help those living with Parkinson’s to improve and preserve their voice.

Click here to register for the Caregiver’s Side by Side Support Group


Hand putting a face mask on the suitcase prepared to travel in summer, in the new normal, after the coronavirus covid 19 pandemic. There are other accesories like a hat, a camera and a bikini. Concept of quarantine, coronavirus, summer vacation in new normal. Flat lay or top view

Online Café
Wednesday, June 16th
10am-11:30am

Now that COVID-19 levels are dropping, join the discussion this month where the topic will be Travel Tips and Traveling Safely.
Click here to register for the Online Café


Side by Side Support Group People with Parkinson’s Disease via Zoom*
Tuesday June 22nd 
10:00am-11:30am EDT 

Ask Parkinson Social Network Cards with question mark

Topic: Ask Parkinson Social Network
Join us for an open question & answer session with the board members of Parkinson Social Network. Ask any questions about resources and support available for the Parkinson’s community.

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

May Staying Connected Newsletter

Please join us this month for information &  support 
for our Parkinson’s community!

This month we are pleased to offer speaker Susan Dietrich, Information and Referral Coordinator from the APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Virginia for both of our online Side by Side Support Groups!

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 at least three online (via Zoom) support options each month.


Caregiver’s Side by Side Support Group via Zoom*
Tuesday May 11th 
10:00am-11:30am EDT 

Topic: American Parkinson Disease Association – over 60 years of service to the PD community. 

Speaker: Susan Dietrich
Information and Referral Coordinator, APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Virginia

Click here to register for the Caregiver’s Side by Side Support Group


Online Café
Wednesday, May 19th
10am-11:30am

Join the discussion this month at our Online Café where the topic will be
Pets in Our Lives: Good, Bad, and Indifferent.
Bring your stories of how pets have impacted your life. 

Click here to register for the Online Café


Side by Side Support Group for People with Parkinson’s Disease via Zoom*
Tuesday May 25th 
10:00am-11:30am EDT 

Topic: American Parkinson Disease Association – over 60 years of service to the PD community. 

Speaker: Susan Dietrich
Information and Referral Coordinator, 
APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Virginia

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


We are Here to Help!
Are you searching for a resources or information?
Parkinson Social Network volunteers can help! Call our office at 571-286-5000 or send us email at board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org.