Those who have Parkinsons disease, their caregivers, family, friends, and other interested parties
By providing education, resources and support for our Parkinsons community
We fill a local need for new information on and solutions related to Parkinson's disease.
We provide non-biased, non-partisan support and education for those effected by Parkinsons disease.Torrington Connecticut Area Parkinsons Support Group
The Torrington Area Parkinsons Support Group recently organized to fill a local need for new information on and solutions related to Parkinson's disease. Our meetings are held every fourth Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM at the Sullivan Senior Center located in Torrington. (check our calendar)
Meetings include speakers from health care professions and local support services organizations, as well as separate group sessions for both the caregiver and caretaker.
Our Northwestern Connecticut area parkinsons support group meetings are open to those who have Parkinsons disease, their caregivers, their family and friends, and other interested parties.
For more information contact Marion Muschell at 860-489-4378 or Carol Pathe at 860-482-4610
WALK IN THE WOODS FOR PARKINSONS
Registration begins at noon. Bring a picnic for the family before or after the walk.
FREE T-SHIRT IF PRE-REGISTERED BY SEPT 2, 2016
The walk will be held at White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from noon-3. Visit our website to register and to donate to the cause.
Proceeds from the walk will support the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and local people with Parkinson's through an exercise program offered twice a week at the Senior Center.
FREE T-SHIRT on the day of the walk for anyone registered by September 2. Fill out size information on the registration form.
Lots of fun in the field has been planned for the day: face-painting, firetruck, Forbes Flyers, antique cars, Chuck a Duck, toy chest, Cornhole, guessing games, entertainment ... so many things to do. And be sure to take a chances on our drawings, enjoy the bakery, and bid in the silent auction. There's something for everyone at the walk.
Tell your friends. Tell your family. Bring everyone you know to this wonderful afternoon of camaraderie and support.
CREATE A TEAM : Create A Account
You need to create an account, once created it will automatically redirect you to the team creation page.
1) First click here to create an account
3) It will automatically load the page for creating your team
If you have created your account, and you want to come back later to create your team, then CLICK HERE to login and create your team.
JOIN A TEAM Click Here
Go to the team listings page and select a team to join. Just follow the prompts. No account is needed. To join an existing team, CLICK HERE to find your team and click on the join team button. Minimum donation is $20.00 and you get a free t-shirt.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Joe Pathe is associated with the Veterans' Office in Torrington. The veterans often receive used medical equipment which one of the men refurbishes. The veterans group has decided to share their stock with our Parkinson's support group. Should you have a need for medical equipment, you may call Joe Pathe at 860-482-4610.
Did You Know?
- Every 9 minutes an individual is diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
- 1 in 10 people will have Parkinson's
- There is no “definitive test” that can confirm Parkinson's disease, except after death
- Parkinson's is not just your "grandparent's" disease or for "old" people
- Currently there is "no cure" for Parkinson's
- Medication can substitute for the missing dopamine, but it is only a temporary solution
- There are 60,000 new cases of Parkinson's Disease a year
- The total cost to the nation is estimated to exceed $6 Billion annually
- Without more federal funding for research to find a cure for Parkinson's, the numbers of Parkinson patients will only increase each year
Torrington Connecticut Area Parkinsons Support Group is sponsored by the Sullivan Senior Center, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and the Connecticut American Parkinsons Disease Association.
The Mission of the Torrington Area Parkinson’s Support Group is to maximize strength, minimize disability and achieve and maintain full potential of people with Parkinson’s and their caretakers.