Parkinson's Support Group
Fort Wayne, IN
Our Team
Beth Krudop
President
Volunteer Needed
Newsletter Editor
Volunteer Needed
Hospitality
Todd Hunnicutt
Membership
Our Offerings
Educational programs by doctors and other medical professionals
Roundtables
Sharing our experiences
Socializing with other Parkinson’s patients, caregivers, family members and friends
Written materials, books and pamphlets available from the National Parkinson’s Foundation and other national resources
In order to plan for future programs for our meetings, we would like to solicit your input. What issues or problems related to Parkinson’s disease would you like more information about? Please feel free to contact us using the contact form on this page.
Donations to Fort Wayne Parkinson’s Support Group
When there is a desire to make a donation to the Fort Wayne PSG, the correct procedure would be to make the check out to the Turnstone Center with “FW PSG” written in the memo line. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Library Materials and Assisted Devices for Loan
The support group has a library of books, publications and pamphlets, some for lending and some you can keep; available at the monthly support meetings. Turnstone also lends equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, portable commodes, shower seats, etc. Please contact Turnstone, Rick Ramsey at 260-483-2100 (Ext. 289).
Did you Miss Our Previous PD Expert Briefings?
Watch each past one-hour PD Expert Briefing at www.pdf.org/parkinsononline. Not online? Contact us to order a free set of DVDs of past programs.
TO REGISTER: Call (800) 457-6676, e-mail info@pdf.org, or visit www.pdf.org. Pre-registration is recommended
Our Mission
To educate its members about Parkinson’s disease
To provide an open and supportive atmosphere that encourages patients and families affected by Parkinson’s disease to interact and exchange information
To provide up-to-date information on Parkinson’s disease through its speakers
To enlighten the community and others about Parkinson’s disease
To enlighten members of the support group about helpful resources within the community, i.e. hospitals, physicians, physical therapists, social workers and programs for Parkinson’s
To make each member aware of their own importance and self-worth.
To support research seeking a cure for Parkinson’s Disease