Support Groups

PAC assists 90+ support groups in NC and SC. Click here to view our Support Group list for a group near you. If you have questions about a specific group - please contact the Support Group leader.

Many meetings have been suspended until further notice, others have pivoted to virtual meetings. Please refer to the link above and contact support group leaders for more information.

Exercise
Opportunities

Find your way to Move It! Exercise has been proven to slow the progression of the disease. Click here to view the most current list of exercise classes throughout NC and SC.

Many classes or facilities are closed out of an abundance of caution for public safety.

PLEASE STAY HOME.

PLEASE STAY ACTIVE.

ONLINE EXERCISE CLASSES:

RockSteady Boxing: streaming on youtube

Dance for PD & Sing for PD: will be streaming here more information below

Pilates for PD: streaming here more information below

PWR! Moves: www.PWR4life.org

Invigorate Physical Therapy: www.invigoratept.com

LSVT -Speech Therapy: www.lsvtglobal.com

Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2PM Register on Zoom here. Or contact Aminta St. Onge at amintasto@carolina.rr.com for more information

Staying active is extremely important and can help reduce muscle stiffness and pain, as well as slow PD progression.

HOWEVER, we ask that you practice caution. Talk to your doctor about what program would be best for you, stay hydrated, exercise in a safe location, move at your own pace and preferably with a partner either with a caregiver or video exercise with a friend!

Let's get social!
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Are you a fan of PAC on Facebook? Do you follow us on Twitter? Stay informed and get the latest PD news and events. Click below on the social media outlets you already use and start getting social with PAC today!

Check out our NEW instagram! @parkinsonscarolinas

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Our Mission

To serve as a resource for individuals and their families affected by Parkinson's disease in the Carolinas, through education, community outreach and direct support.

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866.903.PARK (7275)

Free speech therapy services for PD (voice, speech, swallowing and cognitive changes) are currently being offered at the NC Central University Speech Language & Hearing Clinic in Durham - contact Carolina Smith at carolinajanesmith@gmail.com or 919-530-5118 for questions and additional information.

UPDATES:

Our Virtual Myrtle Beach MoveIt! Walk is scheduled to take place

Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, 2020.

See our most recent email here.

give.parkinsonassociation.org/MBmoveitwalk2020

Or Click Here .

Content for the Myrtle Beach MoveIt! Walk will be

shared on PAC's Facebook page!

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Click here to see PAC's office procedures during COVID-19

Ending PD: A prescription for action

Master Army Aviator and NASA Astronaut.

Rich will be interviewed by Dr. Ray Dorsey,

David M. Levy Professor in Neurology and Director of the

Center for Health + Technology.

Thursday, June 4 at 12 PM ET

Click Here For More Information

Advances in DBS for Parkinson's Disease
Brought to you by Boston Scientific
June 9, 2020 03:00 PM

Click Here For More Information

Next Briefing: Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 1:00 PM

Newly Diagnosed: Living Your Best Life with Parkinson's

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PD Health at Home

Every weekday through June 11, 2020

Click Here For More Information

Join Dr. Aashoo Mentreddi for a discussion about the

non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including sleep,

memory, mood, and autonomic dysfunction.

Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Click Here For More Information

Tips for Better Living with Parkinson’s

with Dr. Michael Okun
Wednesday, June 24, at 2pm Eastern

Click Here For More Information

Rock Steady Boxing Headquarters is now offering

classes online via YouTube!

Click Here For More Information

Dance for PD is now offering free access to online classes and free

live classes online daily!

Join them for their new program Sing for PD!

Check danceforparkinson.org for more information of click here!

For those of you in Charlotte who have attended our

Dance for Parkinson’s class with Gretchen Jax,

click here to see her most recently recorded class.

Now offering online Pilates classes!

Check poewellnesssolutions.com for more information or

click here!

Click Here For More Information

or explore worldpdcoalition.org for articles,

webinars, and more!

Click Here For More Information

Research and Volunteer Opportunities!

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UNC Research Opportunity

UNC is looking for people with Parkinson’s who have
orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure dropping,
often when you stand up) to participate in research.

a. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether
brain MRI scans can be useful in understanding autonomic
nervous system dysfunction in people with Parkinson’s disease.

b. If you would like to learn more and see if you are
eligible to participate, please contact Diana Drazheva at didiana@neurology.unc.edu or 919-962-5336

Duke University Research Opportunity

Rare Patient Voice Research Opportunity