Open to family caregivers across the region who are caring for a loved one diagnosed with MSA or PSP. Please contact PRO at 800.426.6806 for information on this monthly online meeting and to find out about participating.
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Portland Area YOPD Happy Hour – Zoom
Once a month gather with others from the Metro Portland area for an online Happy Hour! Peer facilitator, Jeff, leads this online group for sharing support and friendship.
YOPD in the Portland area should contact Jeff for information to join an upcoming meeting. [email protected]
Sing Along: In person (Beaverton) & Virtual
A fun and supportive hybrid in person and “virtual” song circle to practice projection, voice control and coordination through the joy of singing! Each session will start with a practice vocal warm-up and then sing your favorite songs with guitar accompaniment.
We will sing in person at the PRO office in Beaverton (8880 SW Nimbus Ave., Ste B, Beaverton, OR 97008) or if you can’t make it to join us personally, sign up for the virtual option, and you’ll receive a Zoom link shortly before the songs begin!
Caring for a Parent Support Group – Zoom
Whether in your home or long distance, if you have a parent currently facing a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, this group will be a welcoming place for support, resource sharing and engagement.
Please call PRO for information and details to join your first meeting. 800-426-6806
Managing Anxiety in Parkinson’s Disease
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In Parkinson’s disease, the changes to mood and emotional well-being aren’t often at the forefront. These symptoms are prevalent and important to address.
We will focus on the fact that anxiety is more common in Parkinson’s disease and often an early symptom. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms, as well as self-help and professional supports that are available and effective.
Optimizing Communication w/Your Healthcare Team
This in-person event will also offer the option to participate online.
Join us for a presentation and panel discussion with representatives from several area healthcare systems. The goal is to provide attendees with knowledge and insights that will help navigate the complexity of today’s healthcare world. Panelists will cover how to best access clinic services, discuss how to prepare for a visit with your neurologist, and explain what the most appropriate communication method is to share concerns with your healthcare team.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Quarterly Conversations
We welcome people with Parkinson’s as well as care partners to join the conversation. This group will be casual in nature with opportunities to hear real experiences of people with Parkinson’s who have had DBS. There will be time to share and engage.
During this session we will have Dr. Craigan Griffin, a neurologist from Pacific Crest Neurology, join to answer your questions about the DBS process. Read more about him below!
A Zoom link will be emailed to you 1 week prior to the meeting and will be valid for the following sessions.
Deep Brain Stimulation is a surgical treatment option for Parkinson’s disease that implants a device that delivers electrical pulses in parts of the brain to reduce certain motor symptoms.
*This group is intended for support and sharing of experiences. The subject discussed in the group is not to be taken as medical advice or as consultation for DBS. Please consult your healthcare team regarding your personal care and treatment.