Parkinson's Communtiy Outreach
- First Tuesday of each month – Chapel Hill Parkinson’s Support Group: Caregivers meet from 12:30-1:30 and the full group meets from 1:30-3:00pm. Meetings are held at the Seymour Center (2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill) in the Dogwood Room. For further information, please contact Jessica Katz (jkatz@neurology.unc.edu or 919-843-1657).
- 4th Tuesday of each month – UNC’s Interdisciplinary Parkinson’s Disease Clinic: A half-day evaluation where PD patients receive full assessments from neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work. The interdisciplinary team meets to develop a comprehensive plan of treatment recommendations and referrals for each patient and provides assistance in arranging therapies and additional consultations. For further information, please contact Jessica Katz (jkatz@neurology.unc.edu or 919-843-1657).
- Parkinson’s Disease 101 Program – A half-day educational program for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and their family members. Participants will hear an overview of Parkinson’s from our Movement Disorders Specialist, Dr. Nina Browner, as well as from experts in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, and Social Work. The program is held twice each year and costs $10 per person to attend. Lunch is provided to all participants. For further information or to be added to the waiting list for our next program, please contact Jessica Katz (jkatz@neurology.unc.edu or 919-843-1657).
- Parkinson’s Disease 201 Program – A half-day educational program for individuals with mid-stage Parkinson’s disease and their family members. Participants will hear about mid-stage Parkinson’s symptoms, mood and cognitive issues, and treatments from our Movement Disorders Specialist, Dr. Nina Browner, as well as from experts in Deep Brain Stimulation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, and Social Work. The program is held twice each year and costs $10 per person to attend. Lunch is provided to all participants. For further information or to be added to the waiting list for our next program, please contact Jessica Katz (jkatz@neurology.unc.edu or 919-843-1657).
- Parkinson’s Disease 301 Program – A half-day educational program for individuals with advanced Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners. Participants will hear an overview of symptoms and treatments in advanced Parkinson’s as well as presentations on equipment needs, speech and swallowing treatments, the spectrum of long-term care options, hospice care, and coping strategies. This program is held once each year and costs $10 per person to attend. Lunch is provided to all participants. For further information or to be added to the waiting list for our next program, please contact Jessica Katz (jkatz@neurology.unc.edu or 919-843-1657).
- Complementary Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease – A half-day educational program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Participants will hear presentations on complementary and alternative medical techniques such as biofeedback therapy, acupuncture, the Feldenkrais method, and music therapy. This program is held once each year and costs $10 per person to attend. Lunch is provided to all participants. For further information or to be added to the waiting list for our next program, please contact Jessica Katz (jkatz@neurology.unc.edu or 919-843-1657).
