Parkinson’s support group brings awareness to community

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By Kayce Patton

 

A support group for people with Parkinson’s Disease, their caregivers, family and friends will begin this month. Deb Williams, co-leader of the group, said anyone who has a desire to learn about and understand the disease is welcome at the meetings.

The group is being headed by three community members who all have a personal connection to Parkinson’s Disease.

Williams, who has Parkinson’s, works out at The Climb, a local exercise program that focuses on physical recovery and prevention specifically for those with Parkinson’s. While exercising there, Williams said she encountered many people with questions about the disease.

“People would say, ‘What about this?’ and ‘What about that?’ and the questions were always things we felt could be answered through a support group with speakers,” Williams said.

Williams’ co-leaders, Lindsey Weaver and Helen Schaefer are a staff member at The Climb and a caregiver for those with Parkinson’s, respectively.

The first meeting for the support group will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 25 in the Community Room of the Community Health Pavilion, 9669 E. 146th St., Suite 180, Noblesville.

Williams said right now, their goal is to have the support group meet the last Wednesday of each month, but as interest continues to increase, the meeting times are subject to change.

The guest speaker for the next meeting is Laura Noblitt, an occupational therapist and certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist, as well as an Aging-in-Place Specialist.

Noblitt will speak to the group about driving as they age and how to make home modifications to preserve safety, independence and dignity.

To learn more about The Climb or attending the group, visit www.indianaparkinson.org/the-climb.


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