Support Groups

PAC assists 90+ support groups in NC and SC. Click here to view our Support Group list for a group near you. If you have questions about a specific group - please contact the Support Group leader.

Please check with your support group leaders, regarding cancelled or virtual meetings!

Exercise
Opportunities

Find your way to Move It! Exercise has been proven to slow the progression of the disease. Click here to view the most current list of exercise classes throughout NC and SC.

Many classes or facilities are closed out of an abundance of caution for public safety.

PLEASE STAY HOME.

PLEASE STAY ACTIVE.

ONLINE EXERCISE CLASSES:

RockSteady Boxing: streaming on youtube

Dance for PD & Sing for PD: will be streaming here more information below

Pilates for PD: streaming here more information below

PWR! Moves: www.PWR4life.org

Invigorate Physical Therapy: www.invigoratept.com

LSVT -Speech Therapy: www.lsvtglobal.com

Gentle Yoga: contact Aminta Onge at amintasto@carolina.rr.com for more information

Staying active is extremely important and can help reduce muscle stiffness and pain, as well as slow PD progression.

HOWEVER, we ask that you practice caution. Talk to your doctor about what program would be best for you, stay hydrated, exercise in a safe location, move at your own pace and preferably with a partner either with a caregiver or video exercise with a friend!

Let's get social!
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Are you a fan of PAC on Facebook? Do you follow us on Twitter? Stay informed and get the latest PD news and events. Click below on the social media outlets you already use and start getting social with PAC today!

Check out our NEW instagram! @parkinsonscarolinas

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Our Mission

To serve as a resource for individuals and their families affected by Parkinson's disease in the Carolinas, through education, community outreach and direct support.

Donate now!

Call us toll-free

866.903.PARK (7275)

Free speech therapy services for PD (voice, speech, swallowing and cognitive changes) are currently being offered at the NC Central University Speech Language & Hearing Clinic in Durham - contact Carolina Smith at carolinajanesmith@gmail.com or 919-530-5118 for questions and additional information.

UPDATES:

We are still moving forward with our

VIRTUAL Myrtle Beach Walk on June 13, 2020!

give.parkinsonassociation.org/MBmoveitwalk2020

Or Click Here .

Content for the Myrtle Beach MoveIt! Walk which will be

shared on PAC's Facebook page and the Myrtle Beach group page!

Many materials from our Charlotte MoveIt! Walk will be posted

on PAC's Youtube Channel @ParkinsonAssocoftheCarolinas

Or Click Here.

Here are some events we think you "May" enjoy!

Sleep and Parkinson’s with Dr. Ronald Postuma
Wednesday, May 13, at 1pm Eastern

Click Here For More Info

Caregivers Summit Saturday, May 16th, 12:00-3:30pm

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for a recorded series of

panels addressing important topics for PD care partners.

Learn more and register here

PD Health at Home

Every weekday through June 11, 2020

Click Here to Register.

Next Briefing: Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 1:00 PM

Newly Diagnosed: Living Your Best Life with Parkinson's

Click here to register/learn more!

Join Dr. Aashoo Mentreddi for a discussion about the

non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including sleep,

memory, mood, and autonomic dysfunction.

Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Click Here For More Information

Rock Steady Boxing Headquarters is now offering

classes online via YouTube!

CLICK HERE!

Dance for PD is now offering free access to online classes and free

live classes online daily!

Join them for their new program Sing for PD!

Check danceforparkinson.org for more information of click here!

Now offering online Pilates classes!

Check poewellnesssolutions.com for more information or

click here!

CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE

or explore worldpdcoalition.org for articles,

webinars, and more!

Or Click Here.

Click here to learn more/apply!

Research and Volunteer Opportunities!

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UNC is looking for people with Parkinson’s who have
orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure dropping,
often when you stand up) to participate in research.

a. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether
brain MRI scans can be useful in understanding autonomic
nervous system dysfunction in people with Parkinson’s disease.

b. If you would like to learn more and see if you are
eligible to participate, please contact Diana Drazheva at didiana@neurology.unc.edu or 919-962-5336