WHO WE HELP
Those who have Parkinsons disease, their caregivers, family, friends, and other interested parties
HOW WE HELP
By providing education, resources and support for our Parkinsons community
WHAT WE DO
We fill a local need for new information on and solutions related to Parkinson's disease.
WHAT WE ARE
We provide non-biased, non-partisan support and education for those effected by Parkinsons disease.
About Us
Torrington Area Parkinsons Support GroupThe Northwestern Connecticut Torrington Area Parkinson's Support Group welcomes people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners, their family and friends, and other interested parties to participate in monthly meetings at the Sullivan Senior Center at 88 East Albert Street in Torrington.
Join Our Monthly Meetings
Meetings run 10 AM to noon and include an educational component, business announcements, exercise for people with Parkison's (PWP) and a support group for care partners. ( 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.
Events Calendar
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SATURDAY'S MEETING and link
We will meet on Saturday, Feb 25 at 10 AM at the Senior Center. PLEEEEZ, someone remind me to turn on the zoom program for the benefit of those who must participate from home. I've forgotten to do that at each of the last two meetings. Technology befuddles me.
Our speaker Saturday will be Solomon Yi, Therapy Representative for Deep Brain Stimulation. He works for Medtronic, which produces one of the DBS devices in use today. Solomon will present the latest updates in the Medtronic device and will discuss DBS. Feel free to ask any and all questions. If you haven't heard of DBS, this is a great opportunity to learn about it. And we have at least four members who can speak to its level of success from their experience.
Here is the link to our meeting if you must attend virtually. Really, it's a lot more fun in person, but I'll try to remember to link in with zoomers.
Join Zoom Meeting
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UPCOMING SYMPOSIUM
The 2023 CT Parkinson's Symposium hosted by HHC and Beat PD, scheduled for Friday, March 24 is SOLD OUT! This is just a reminder to check your calendar if you've registered and save the date for the event. It should be a very informative day.
FOLLOWUP FROM LAST MEETING
Here are links to the benefits of playing ping-pong and the research being done on the stimulation glove. We spoke of each at our January meeting.
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Save the Date - Sunday Sept 17th, 2023
Championing Parkinson’s Research!
Thank you for your dedication to Fox Insight. With over 20,000 participants, you are part of the largest Parkinson’s disease (PD) research study in the world! Every time you log in to Fox Insight and fill out surveys, you are providing doctors, researchers, and drug developers with information to better understand Parkinson’s from the true PD experts—patients and their families.
Join Our Monthly Meetings
Meetings include speakers from health care professions and local support services organizations, as well as separate group sessions for both the caregiver and caretaker..
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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
Free Exercise Program For Members
Exercise is the only thing known to slow disease progression. To that end, TAPSG offers an exercise program free of charge to members. A physician's referral and pre-screening by Hartford Health Care's PT staff is required before beginning the program.
Torrington Connecticut Area Parkinsons Support Group is sponsored by the Sullivan Senior Center, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and the Connecticut American Parkinsons Disease Association.
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Latest Update.
Some Of The Recent StoriesAGENDA ~ November 22, 2014
Torrington Area Parkinson’s Support Group (TAPS Group) November 22, 2014; 10 AM to noon at Sullivan Senior Center Check WZBG or call Marion or Carol in cases of inclement weather Meeting Notes are for reference only and should not be used...
ANGELA FLAMINIA MOTTAI BOLUS January 12, 2015
Angela Flaminia Mottai Bolus ~ November 7, 1926 - January 12, 2015 Faith, Love, Grace. Angela entered into eternal peace just after daybreak, at home in her sleep. She had recently enjoyed happy days and peaceful nights – there had been no sign...
Ann L. (Wilson) Tierney March 17, 2016
CANAAN — Ann L. (Wilson) Tierney, 58, of 59 College Hill Road, died Thursday morning, March 17, 2016 at Sharon Hospital after a valiant six-year battle with Parkinson's disease. She was the wife and soulmate of William A. Tierney. She was born June...
August 25, 2012 -- Meeting #16
Torrington Area Parkinson’s Support Group (TAPS Group) – Meeting #16 August 25, 2012 at Sullivan Senior Center Check WZBG or call Marion or Carol in cases of inclement weather Meeting Notes are for reference only and should not be used fordiagnosis or...
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.
Do You have Question? Call Or Visit us.
860-201-7913Sullivan Senior Center
88 East Albert Street, Torrington, CT 06790
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