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.
Meets at the Y on the 3rd Monday of every month.
| September 16, 2024 | 10:15-11:15 am | Nutrition & Parkinson's presented by Kimberly Varner, Senior Regional Dietician, Weis Markets |
| October 21, 2024 | 10:15-11:15 am | What ADPA Can Do For You, Scott Johnson, ADPA Coordinator, Rutgers/RWJ Neurology |
| November 18, 2024 | 10:15-11:15 am | Carbidopa/Levodopa Enternal Suspension (CLES) Colleen McCrory, Neuroscience Account Executive, AbbVie US |
| December 16, 2024 | 10:15-11:15 am | Dr. Paul Gigante, Neurosurgeons of New Jersey & Ashley Marrero, DBS Therapy Consultant, Boston Scientific |
| January 13, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| February 10, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| March 17, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| April 21, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| May 19, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| June 19, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| July & August TBD | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| September 15, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| October 20, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| November 17, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | Topic TBD |
| December 15, 2025 | 10:15-11:15 am | 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 beginning April 8th at the YMCA located at 14 Dover Chester Road in Randolph. There is NO CHARGE to attend this group.
| Monday, July 8, 2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | at the Randolph Library |
| Monday, August 12, 2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | at the Randolph Library |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | at the West Morris Area YMCA |
| Monday, October 7, 2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | at the West Morris Area YMCA |
| Monday, November 11, 2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | at the West Morris Area YMCA |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | at the West Morris Area YMCA |
To register for the Caregivers Support Group, please email caregivers@jfsmetrowest.org or call 973 637 1740
