Parkinson Society British Columbia Advanced Parkinson's Carepartner Online Support Group

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Care Partner Groups

Description

This monthly online support group is designed for individuals caring for someone with advanced Parkinson’s disease, which can be characterized by complex medical needs and/or changes in cognition that require help in almost all areas of daily life. This group takes place on the 4th Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Area of Expertise

Founded in 1969, Parkinson Society British Columbia is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the Parkinson’s community by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy. They support individuals with Parkinson’s and their loved ones through one-on-one consultations, free short-term counselling, healthcare navigation, virtual physiotherapy, support groups, educational seminars and workshops, and the PD Link peer support program. The Society also advocates for improved care, produces informational materials, offers specialized training for healthcare professions, and funds research to advance treatments.

How to Register

To register for the group, please fill out the form: Online Advanced Parkinson’s Carepartners Support Group

Type

in-person

Cost

free

Language

EN

Address

BC

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