Resources for Movement Disorders Patients

To learn more about support groups and helpful state and national organizations, check out:

Parkinson's disease primer (PDF)

Lunch-and-Learns

New Parkinson's Disease-related topics are announced each month. Sessions are offered monthly on the first Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Date: June 8, 2023
Topic: The Heart of the Caregiver
Speaker: Mary Tutterow
Author of The Heart of the Caregiver

In-person attendees will receive a boxed lunch at the end of the session. Up to 25 people will be able to register for an in-person* session held on MUSC main campus!

*For in-person: please remember to include each attendee, limit two.

There is no limit for those who are interested in attending virtually and couple registrations are welcome!

After registering you will receive a reply with details.

PD Net: Caregiver Assistance Program

A caregiver class based on the premise of empowering community members close to the people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) to be trained as volunteer caregivers or an as-needed helper, depending on defined needs by the people with Parkinson's. Some of the services caregivers could provide include companionship, time, reading to patient, taking a walk, assistance with light housekeeping, shopping, transportation, or meal prep.

Class is offered 3 times per year during Lunch and Learns with focus on the following:

Motor and non-motor symptoms
Psychological stressors
Treatment
Safety and fall prevention
Swallowing precautions
Importance of medication compliance
Coping
Exercise
Relaxation

Those invited to participate:

PD patient and care partner
Potential new patient care partners:
Family members
Volunteers
Friends
Church members
Neighbors

Dates Offered in 2023

Please select a date you would like to attend a virtual program and register:

For More Information

Email MUSC Health Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence Nurse Coordinator Nicole Cool, BSN, RN, at cool@musc.edu.

Parkinson's Disease Orientation for Newly Diagnosed Patients & Caregivers

"Newly diagnosed" as one year or less of a new PD diagnosis. Learn:

Introduction to Parkinson's Disease and current treatment options
Introduction to MUSC Health Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence Team
Community resources locally and globally
Tips and recommendations from Occupational Therapy on Parkinson's Disease and work life
Role of Physical Therapy in early Parkinson's Disease and overall importance of exercise
Role of Speech Therapy in early Parkinson's Disease for speech, voice, swallowing, and communication changes
Overview of research in Parkinson's Disease, how to stay informed and get involved