SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CARE PARTNER
In partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation, the West Morris Area YMCA offers a monthly support group. This FREE group is open to anyone diagnosed with Parkinson's or a care partner of someone with Parkinson's. Support groups can help you cope with the day-to-day realities of having Parkinson’s or caring for someone with Parkinson’s. Being part of a support group is a great way to reduce stress and connect with others who can relate to your experience.
| January 26, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Connecting through Art | Lovlee Tang, Owner & Lead Teaching Artist, APDA/Lovlee Art Studios |
| February 23, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | LSVT Big | Victoria Post, PT, Ivy Rehab |
| March 23, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Communication Devices for PD | Alexandria Russell, Consumer Education Specialist, SLP, Lingraphica |
| April 20, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Advances in DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) | Alisha Poplawski, Therapy Representative, Medtronic |
| May 18, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation) & PD | Wendy Graham, PEMF Practitioner, Dooligans Wellness Therapy |
| June 15, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | LSVT & Speak Out! Therapy for PD | Michele Demarest, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, Owner, Director, Morris Speech Therapy Associates |
| No July or August Support Groups | |||
| September 21, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Topic TBD | |
| October 26, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Topic TBD | |
| November 16, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Topic TBD | |
| December 21, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Topic TBD |
Each month, the topics will vary. Some support groups will be open discussions and some will have guest speakers. Questions? Contact Carly at carly@wmaymca.org.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS
The West Morris Area YMCA and Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ are offering a support group for individuals who are taking care of a loved one over the age of 60 or a loved one with Parkinson's. This group will teach you coping skills and how to become a more effective care partner. A caregiver support group can reduce the stress of and aid in adjusting of bring to a caregiver. This group is open to spouses, adult children, and siblings of older adults. This group meets monthly at the West Morris Area YMCA located at 14 Dover Chester Road in Randolph. There is NO CHARGE to attend this group.
To register for the Caregivers Support Group, please email caregivers@jfsmetrowest.org or call 973 637 1740
| January 12 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| February 9 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| March 9 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| April 13 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| May 11 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| June 8 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| July 13 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| August 10 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| September 14 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| October 12 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| November 9 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
| December 14 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
The West Morris Area YMCA and Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ are offering a support group for individuals who are taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia. This group will teach you coping skills and how to become a more effective care partner. A caregiver support group can reduce the stress of and aid in adjusting of bring to a caregiver. This group is open to spouses, adult children, and siblings of older adults. This group meets monthly at the West Morris Area YMCA located at 14 Dover Chester Road in Randolph. There is NO CHARGE to attend this group.
Support Group Dates: January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8
PEER-LED PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
We’re expanding our Parkinson’s programming with a new, pilot support group launching this fall. Led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from JFS, this 4-session series will offer meaningful connection and support for those living with Parkinson’s. Open to YMCA members and the community, this group aims to foster shared experiences and guidance in a welcoming environment.
