Education, Activities and Support Groups

Coeur d'Alene Support Group

This support group is for anyone touched by Parkinson's Disease.

Whether you are the patient, family member, or caregiver, come visit and share your experiences.

1st Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Lake City Senior Center
1916 Lakewood Dr.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Karen Goodson 208-689-3109

Dystonia & Blepharospasm Support Group

Created by patients for patients, this educational support group believes that together we can make a difference in the quality of our lives. Many times there are presentations from specialists who help with understanding these disorders. It gives people with dystonia or blepharospasm the opportunity to meet and share what they are going through with others who understand the issues.

Meets once a month on alternate Thursdays and Saturdays

Parkinson's Telehealth Educational Group

This is an educational meeting where patients meet and listen to professionals such as physicians, pharmacists, physical, occupational and speech therapists, psychotherapists, and others with knowledge about Parkinson's disease. A question and answer session follows each meeting which reaches out to 15 other cities via satellite.

3rd Monday of every Month 2:00 p.m.

St. Luke's Rehabilitation Center - 711 S. Cowley, Rm 200, Spokane, WA
(509) 473-2490

Click here for schedule, other sites, and speaker information.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Being a caregiver is very hard work, physically, mentally and emotionally. This group designed for the caregiver will be focused on learning about how to take care of themselves so that they can better care for their person with Parkinson's. This is a six week course and starts on October 1st. Please call Darell Cain at 509-466-1079 for more information.

Not currently scheduled

Tremble Clefs - Singing Group

Oldies and goodies ring through with this group of Parkinson's people who get together to sing and strengthen their voices the first and third Tuesday afternoon each month from 1:00 to 2:00.

1st and 3rd Tuesday each month.

Rockwood Manor South  Wellness Center      

Call: Sara Nielsen
509-991-3064 for more information.

Women With Parkinson's Disease (WWPD)

For women only, this group gets together and discusses the issues that relate to women and their separate set of needs when dealing with the disease. They get together once a month to share information, support and laughter.

1st Thursday each month, 1:00 p.m.

Yoga

Don't let Parkinson's disease stop you.Yoga will give you better balance, strength and inner peace. This class is taught by someone with Parkinson's disease. Drop in fee is $8.00 per class. Packages are available.

Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10-11 a.m.

Call: 838-3575 for more information