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At 09:40 PM 1/21/97 -0500, you wrote: >MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY JAN. 21 > >I would like to start a PD support group from my home here in central NJ but >I must ask some questions first. > >Has anyone done this before ?? > >If so, can you offer any suggestions how to post an announcement, what >materials if any should I have available...how often should meetings take >place...best days and times for good attendence... etc etc. > >Joyce Tames >[log in to unmask] >908-679 8172 > Joyce I have the same questions where I would like to start a support group here because I know that there are Parkinsonian in this town and they appear to keep the disease to themselves. The revealing of it is still taboo in many places (I think). This is what I have started. Through the Parkinson Foundation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Jan has sent me literature on how to proceed and with my counsellor and doctor, I have posted flyers at various places, shopping mall, hospital, and community services office, on how to contact me. I live in Kenora, Ontario, Canada, about 100 miles from the Minnesota border. No response as yet but it has only been two weeks. My counsellor has said that she will attend the first meetings to explain the reason for belonging to a support group. Someone earlier on the List has said that the PD people were quite grateful for the interaction. Please keep me posted. Regards, Fleurette