Programs & Events
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a life altering experience. It not only affects the patient, but also impacts the spouse, children, extended family, friends and work relationships. The Parkinson Foundation understands the difficult physical and emotional issues that accompany this devastating disease. If you or someone you know has PD, the Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania is here to help. In fact, for many people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the Foundation is often the first call they make.
There is power in community and there are so many ways to become involved in our region’s Parkinson’s support resources. We invite you to join us for education, exercise, support group, or to make donation to the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA as we receive no monies from government agencies, insurance providers and are 100% self-funded.
Exercise
Step Up to your best life through exercise and proper nutrition. Why is it so important to stay active? Recent studies support the value of regular exercise in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In addition to enhancing physical abilities, exercise improves cognitive functions, overall mood, a sense of well-being. It can also help decrease depression. For most people with Parkinson’s disease, exercise can be an important tool for managing the disease.
Please contact David Von Hofen at (412) 837-2750 or [email protected] with questions or for additional information on exercise programs.
Exercise Classes:
T’ai Chi for Parkinson’s
ZOOM CALL PAInstructor: Susan Cruz One of the best forms of exercise for Parkinson’s is the ancient Chinese art, T’ai Chi for the […]
Delay The Disease with Jeannine Hartman
Live Online Zoom Meeting PAInstructor: Jeannine Hartman CPT, ACE Delay the Disease™ is a fitness program designed to empower people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by targeting […]
Yoga For All with Jen
PAInstructor: Jen Stratakis In this yoga class, you can expect to work on flexibility and balance, as well as breath awareness […]
PD On The Move
Live Online Zoom Meeting PAInstructor: Alexander Tressor PDontheMove workout classes have been created to help people with Parkinson’s reclaim lost or compromised abilities. Each […]
Delay the Disease
Live Online Zoom Meeting PAInstructor: Duane Hardek This virtual exercise class offers a unique blend of functional exercise along with a presentation of a weekly […]
Functional Movement & Balance Class
ZOOM CALL PAInstructor: Chris Steinmetz Functional Movement & Balance Class includes a 20-minute cardio warm up followed by a series of yoga poses, […]
T’ai Chi for Parkinson’s (in-person & virtual)
Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania 575 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, PA*Join us for either a virtual class through Zoom OR an in-person class at Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania's office in Bellevue* […]
PWR! Plus
Live Online Zoom Meeting PAPresented by Encompass Health Harmarville Instructors: Casey Rodak and Valerie Bucek Join this unique class which will include 30 minutes of […]
Parkinson’s Stretch
Live Online Zoom Meeting PAInstructor: Chris Steinmetz Stretching helps you fight the muscle rigidity that comes with PD. It also helps your muscles and joints stay flexible. People […]
T’ai Chi for Parkinson’s
ZOOM CALL PAInstructor: Susan Cruz One of the best forms of exercise for Parkinson’s is the ancient Chinese art, T’ai Chi for the […]
Delay The Disease with Jeannine Hartman
Live Online Zoom Meeting PAInstructor: Jeannine Hartman CPT, ACE Delay the Disease™ is a fitness program designed to empower people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by targeting […]
Yoga For All with Jen
PAInstructor: Jen Stratakis In this yoga class, you can expect to work on flexibility and balance, as well as breath awareness […]
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Support Groups
Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania is at the center of one of the most active and supportive Parkinson’s communities in the country. To many people with PD and their caregivers, support groups are as essential to their treatment as any medical or pharmaceutical therapy. Although it’s true that a support group cannot help relieve a tremor, restore movement or regain balance, it’s just as true that no drug or medical intervention can hold a hand, give a smile of encouragement or say “I understand.”
Each support group is unique. They have many different meeting formats and focuses, determined by the individuals who belong to each group. All, however, share a strong sense of community and fellowship. Members are free to come just as they are and to participate as they wish. Much encouragement is offered, along with a sincere understanding that the range of membership is as broad as the range of symptoms throughout the disease’s progression.
Support Groups:
Zelienople Parkinson’s Support Group
Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant 105 Burgess Drive, Zelienople, PAJoin the Zelienople Parkinson’s Support Group on the third Friday of each month at 1:30pm. This group meets at Lutheran SeniorLife […]
Kittanning Support Group
Richard G. Snyder YMCA 1150 North Water Street, Kittanning, PAJoin the Parkinson’s Support Group in Kittanning on the third Friday of each month at 3:00pm. The location is the Richard […]
Indiana Support Group
Saving Grace Church 921 Hospital Road, Indiana, PAJoin the Indiana Support Group for open discussion and topic-specific presentations every month. This in-person support group meets on the last […]
Harmarville Support Group
Encompass Health - Harmarville 320 Guys Run Road, Harmarville, PAJoin the Parkinson's Support Group in Harmarville on the last Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm. The location is Encompass Health […]
Oakland Support Group
Join us for an in-person support group for anyone with Parkinson's and their loved ones. This group meets on the 1st […]
New Castle Support Group
St. John's Lutheran Church 2601 Highland Avenue, New Castle, PAThe New Castle Support Group is for anyone with Parkinson's and their loved ones. This group meets in-person on the 2nd […]
Sewickley Support Group
Encompass Health - Sewickley 351 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PAJoin the Parkinson’s Support Group in Sewickley on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00pm. The location is Encompass Health […]
Cranberry (Discussion Only) Support Group
Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA 2001 Ehrman Road, Cranberry Twp, PAJoin the Cranberry (Discussion Only) Parkinson's Support Group on the second Friday of each month at 2:00pm. This group meets at […]
Westmoreland County/Greensburg Support Group
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 501 Fairfield Drive, Greensburg, PAJoin the Westmoreland County Support Group for open discussion and topic-specific presentations every month. This group meets on the second Tuesday […]
Women’s Support Group North
NorthBridge Community Church 216 Mystic Pine Trail, Cranberry Twp, PAThe Women's Support Group North meets on the 2nd Wednesday of Each Month at 10:00 am. This group is only open […]
South Hills Movers & Shakers Support Group
Westminster Presbyterian Church 2040 Washington Rd, Upper St. Clair, PAThe South Hills Movers & Shakers Support Group is for anyone with Parkinson's and their loved ones in the South Hills […]
DuBois Support Group
Parkside Community Center 120 West Park Avenue, DuBois, PAJoin the DuBois Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm. The location is Parkside Community Center. The […]
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