Monthly Telehealth Program
The Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center is a viewing site for live, interactive educational talks to a network of communities in the Northwest. On the third Monday of each month, from 2-3:30 in Tan 134 at Evergreen Hospital, a guest speaker presents a topic geared toward the interests of Parkinson's families. The information is designed to help participants to improve their knowledge of Parkinson's disease and in turn their quality of life.
Click here for dates, and a list of topics.
Parkinson’s Communication Group
First Wednesday of each month
1–2:30 pm, $5 per session
Preregistration required: Call 425.899.3000 to register
A monthly program for Parkinson’s patients to practice working on speaking with increased loudness, in a relaxed, welcoming environment with others who have movement disorders. Group will be hosted by speech pathologist Shirley Glazer, MS, CCC. Coffee and cookies provided.
Neurological Exercise Group
12:45–1:45 pm
$20 per four-week session
2008 Series Begin:
Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 3 & 31, Apr. 28, June 2 & 30, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24
Preregistration required: Call 425.899.3000 to register
Gentle stretch and strength exercises for patients effected by neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s, stroke and multiple sclerosis.
Parkinson's Caregiver Support Group
12:30-2pm
4th Monday of each month
Free
Jan. 28 - meets in Tan 134
Feb. 25 - meets in Tan 134
Mar. 24 - meets in Tan 134
Apr. 28 - meets in Tan 134
May 19 - meets in Tan 134
June 23 - meets in Tan 134
This confidential support group provides a comfortable environment for bringing up the issues, concerns and emotions that many face while providing care for a loved one with Parkinson's Disease.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Support Group
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pre-registration required; call 425.899.3000
Group meets quarterly:
Jan. 25
Apr. 25
July 25
Oct. 24
Guest speakers explore the latest on DBS, and group discussions will cover how to live well with BS, the latest safety information and patient stories. This group is open to anyone with Parkinson's disease, tremors or dystonia. It is hosted by national DBS programming specialist Sierra Farris, PA-C.