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Parkinson’s Caregiver Virtual Support Group

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The Minneapolis VA Caregiver Program is hosting a virtual group for caregivers of Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease.

When:

Mon. Nov 14, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT

Repeats

Where:

This is an online event.

Cost:

Free

Pre-Registration is required and is first come first serve.

Group is limited to 15 participants.

To register, call Jessica Peterson, LICSW at .

The Minneapolis VA Caregiver Program is hosting a virtual group for caregivers of Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease.

We’ve gathered experts from around the VA to provide resources and information relevant to Parkinson’s Disease.

Topics include

  • Disease process
  • Movement and exercise
  • Falls prevention and VA issued equipment
  • Cognition/behavior/motivation
  • Self-Care
  • Sleep for the veteran and caregiver
  • Resources including respite care

Dates and format

Classes are offered on Mondays starting August 22, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Education presentations are 45 minutes long, followed by 45 minutes of support.

Dates: 8/22, 9/12, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14

Registration

Pre-Registration is required and is first come first serve.

Group is limited to 15 participants.

To register, call Jessica Peterson, LICSW at 612-243-7922.

Mon. Aug 22, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT

Mon. Oct 3, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT

Mon. Oct 17, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT

Mon. Oct 31, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT

Mon. Nov 14, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT