Newly diagnosed with Parkinson's? Check out these programs that meet in an interactive group format

Both provide information about PD and help participants make strategies to live well today.

PD SELF

• PD SELF is a 8-session free virtual program presented bi-weekly

• Meet in highly interactive large and small group sessions with other PD patients and care partners

• Sessions are facilitated by trained health professionals and PD SELF graduates

• The self-efficacy skills you learn at PD SELF will help you manage your disease as well as your life with PD!

Read more https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/parkinsons-pdself-newly-diagnosed/

PRESS

• The PRESS Program (Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services) was designed for those diagnosed with PD within the last 5 years.

• This 8 week program conducted in a support group format will help you feel empowered, in control, and optimistic. The PRESS program was designed to provide emotional support and a safe place to share coping strategies to live your best life with PD.

Read more https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/northwest/resources-support/pd-educational-programs/newly-diagnosed-program/