Quincy Area Parkinson's Support Group
It's about what you CAN do!
Benefits of a Support Group
No one should have to face Parkinson's disease alone. Support groups help people with PD and their care-partners build a vital network of support in their communities and provide:
- Presentations on topics of interest
- Current research and treatment updates
- Supportive discussion without fear or embarrassment
- Opportunities to socialize with others affected by Parkinson’s
- Discussion of experiences and ideas for problem solving
- Resources to enable and empower individuals in the process of accepting and facing reality courageously and creatively
Our Group
We meet monthly on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Meeting Room at the Quincy Public Library (526 Jersey Street). If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson's OR you provide care/support for someone dealing with Parkinson's, we'd love to get to know you! People from Quincy, the surrounding communities, and from Missouri are part of our group. We have group discussions as well as informative speakers (see our list of Previous Presenters below) to educate, encourage, and even challenge us. We also have a Caregivers group that meets monthly, exercise programs, and therapy groups (see our Opportunities page for more information). Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions and we hope to see YOU at our next meeting!
Our Goals
To offer support and understanding about the challenges of living with Parkinson’s and to provide an open and supportive atmosphere that encourages persons to positively interact.
To provide up-to-date information on Parkinson’s and available resources.
Previous Support Group Programs/Presenters
Neurologist
Neuropsychologist
Speech Therapy
Physical Therapy
Music Therapy
Nutritionist
Behavior Health Therapy
Tai-Chi ,Yoga exercise
Video education
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dentist
Optometrist
Meet the Facilitators
David and Terri May
(217) 224-7027
David and Terri have lived in Quincy since 1975. They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. They have attended a number of Parkinson’s national programs for education and Facilitator training. We are excited about sharing the three E’s: Education, Encouragement and Enjoyment with the Parkinson community.
We hope you will join us at our next support group meeting!