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The Grand Traverse Area Parkinson's Support Group is a non-profit organization that relies on donations for funding.  If you are interested in donating time or money, please contact us via telephone or email, listed below. 

What is Parkinson's?

Parkinson's disease is a common disorder of the brain.  It develops because of damage to that part of the brain that controls movement, posture, and balance.  This damage results in the primary symptoms:  tremor at rest, slowness of movements, stiffness or rigidity, difficulty with balance and walking.

Parkinsonian/Family Caregiver Support

The Support Group will help you to understand Parkinson's disease.  The caring members will share with you their friendship, support and knowledge and give you strength to have a better quality-of-life.  The Support Group invites you to attend its next meeting!

Education

To enlighten as many individuals as possible through Support Group Meetings, speakers, publications, lending library, video tape library and media publicity.

Research

Support research projects to understand or treat Parkinson's disease.

Community Resources

The Parkinson's Support Group strives to maintain an up-to-date list of available community resources which may be helpful to the Parkinsonian's and their families.

MEETING INFORMATION

The acceptance of Parkinson's disease and the help of trained professionals who have a particular interest and skill for treating the disease will enable you to continue a near normal schedule.

Parkinson's Support Group
meets 10:00 A.M. 4th Wednesday each month
Traverse City Senior Center
801 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684

Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group
meets 6:00 PM, 3rd Thursday each month
Munson Community Health Center
550 Munson Ave, Classroom A

Frankfort Parkinson's Support Group
meets 2:00 PM 3rd Thursday each month
Paul Oliver Hospital
Fred Hough (231) 882-4865 PHONE
fhough@t-one.net EMAIL

Grand Traverse Area
Parkinson's Support Group
10049 E. Grandview Court
Traverse City, MI 49684-5307
(231) 947-1946 PHONE
(231) 947-1946 FAX
mmeach@sbcglobal.net EMAIL