EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR FAMILIES

Living with Parkinson’s


This education series of six or seven weeks, geared to people living with Parkinson's disease (people with PD, family, friends) was originally created in 1981 by health professionals at Harper Hospital in Detroit. The course, conducted for 2 to 2-1/2 hours once a week, is designed to provide the latest information on what Parkinson's disease is, available treatment and therapies, and coping. One facilitator is available throughout the program and various health professionals provide presentations and discussions. These presenters include a neurologist, nurse, physical and occupational therapists, a speech and language pathologist, and a social worker and/or psychologist. Frequently, the program includes people successfully coping with PD.

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Orientation to Parkinson's

A 2-hour program designed for those people who are newly diagnosed and their family and friends, intended to orient them to what Parkinson's disease is and what resources there are for them.

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Special Programs


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Exercise Programs

  • St. John Macomb Hospital: Thursdays at 4 pm; (586) 573-5123; 11800 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren MI 48093
  • St. John Hospital and Medical Center: Tuesdays at 3 pm; (313) 343-3744; 22101 Moross Road, Detroit MI 48236
  • MidMichigan Medical Center: (800) 999-3199
  • Bay Medical Center Rehabilitation West Campus: Weekly classe; $2.00 per session; (989) 667-6767
  • William Beaumont Rehabilitation Center: 494 Coolidge, Royal Oak MI 48073. Every Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. There is a fee and a physician prescription is required. Contact Paige Silence (248)655-5800.
  • Ann Arbor: Adaptive Exercise Class: Thursdays, 3:00 pm; 1st Presbyterian Church; 1432 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor
    Contact Jim Wheaton (734)665-4088
  • Howell Adaptive Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease, with Stuart Blatt, PhD, RPT: Thursdays at 9:00 am; First Presbyterian Church of Howell, 323 Grand River, Howell MI 48843
    Contact:  Jane Haessly for information: (810)569-5055

Contact the Michigan Parkinson Foundation office at (800) 852-9781 for further information.


 Related Topics:

MI Parkinson Initiative
Schedule of Events