Events and Support Groups for People With Movement Disorders
If you are living with a movement disorder (or are a caregiver), there is a wealth of educational and support programs in the Baltimore area that can help you learn more about your condition and network with others. These workshops, seminars, singing groups and dance and exercise programs support the well-being of all local families touched by movement disorders.
Attention: Many classes/events have schedules and locations TBD as programs return to in-person meetings. For more information on these or any other classes or resources, please contact health educator Sarah Phelan at sphelan2@jhmi.edu.
Support Groups and Educational Events
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Quarterly, no-cost speaker series sponsored by the Maryland Association for Parkinson’s Support
Register at marylandparkinsonsupport.org
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Series of free Online Courses for Family Care Partners
- Welcome Course
- Staying Healthy as a Care Partner
- Ambiguous Loss
- What is Caregiver Burnout?
- Mood for the Person with PD
- Cognitive Changes on a Continuum
- The Role of Sleep
- Recognizing Early Cognitive Changes
- Nutrition for Care Partners
More information: parkinson.org/summit
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Parkinson’s Pride offers an innovative series of free virtual monthly meetings where you can connect with others who are part of both the LGBTQ+ and Parkinson’s communities, learn about valuable resources, and share your experiences.
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In April 2022, learn about caring for patients with Parkinson’s disease, gather resources and contacts, and more.
Contact: Sarah Phelan; sphelan2@jhmi.edu
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Date: 1st Thursday at 2:00 pm
Contact: Sarah Phelan; sphelan2@jhmi.edu
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Date: 2nd Tuesday at 11:00 am
Contact: Jack Harrald; jharrald@gmail.com
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Date: 2nd Thursday at 1:30 pm
Contact: Sarah Phelan; sphelan2@jhmi.edu
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Date: 2nd Thursday at 5:00 pm
Contact: Sarah Phelan; sphelan2@jhmi.edu
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Date: 4th Thursday at 2:00 pm
Contact: Sarah Phelan; sphelan2@jhmi.edu
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Date: 1st Monday at 1:00 pm
Contact: Melissa Daily; melissadaily610@gmail.com
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Date: 4th Thursday at 11:00 am
Contact: Emily Carman; ecarman1@jhmi.edu
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Date: 1st Thursday at 11:00 am
Contact: Judy Fiery; jpfiery@verizon.net
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Contact: Sarah Phelan; sphelan2@jhmi.edu
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Via Zoom
Contact: Jdobbs02@comcast.net
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Open to those diagnosed before age 60
Date: First Wednesday each month at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Contact: Sarah Phelan, sphelan2@jhmi.edu
Activity and Exercise Programs
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PFNCA provides about 30 wellness classes live online each week focusing on exercise and voice strengthening (Associated with nominal fee that can be waived if necessary)
More information: parkinsonfoundation.org/programs
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- Mindfulness Mondays
- Wellness Wednesdays
- Fitness Fridays
More information: parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/resources-and-support/pd-health-at-home
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Contact: Ellen Talles; ellentalles@comcast.net
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Tai Chi classes delivered via Zoom
Contact: Jennifer Keller, 443-923-2716
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Find classes scheduled near you at rocksteadyboxing.org
- Easton Family YMCA: 410-822-1515
eastonfamily@rsbaffiliate.com - Hagerstown YMCA: 301-739-3990, ext 4237
ymcahagerstown@rsbaffiliate.com - Forest Hill: 410-893-4153
foresthill@rsbaffiliate.com - MAPS at Charm City: 443-873-0040
charmcity@rsbaffiliate.com - MAPS at Myerburg: 443-963-1450
myerburgcenter@rsbaffiliate.com - Orokawa Y in Towson: 410-823-8870
orokawa@rsbaffiliate.com - Residences at Vantage Point: 410-964-5454, ext 2015
vantagepoint@rsbaffiliate.com - YMCA of Frederick County: 301-663-5131, ext 1244
frederick@rsbaffiliate.com
- Easton Family YMCA: 410-822-1515
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Aquatic therapy sponsored by MAPS
Contact: info@marylandparkinsonsupport.org
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Dance class for all abilities
Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Trinity Life Church LuthervilleContact: cbsstpierre@yahoo.com
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Choir and theater project for people with Parkinson's.
Contact: ellentalles@comcast.net
Choir
Date: Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 pm via Zoom
Theater project
Date: Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30 pm