Hi Sharon,
There is a young support group, but it is not very close to me. I do
have people to talk to, for there is a retired pastor in my church with PD,
and I have a sister in-law with it also. I just feel it is not time for me
to be in such a group. I thank you very much for you insight and help. I
have a hard time meeting new people also just my nature. I know that there
will be a time for me to join a group and then I will. Thank you very much
Janice
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From: Sharon Y Habing <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: Info re Attendance Characteristics of PD Support Group
Participants and Needs Assessment Instruments
> Janice
> When you are looking for a support group you need to find a Young Onset
> Group, although they seem to be few and far between. Our group does
> have a few retired people and a couple who use wheelchairs when
> necessary, but we are all young at heart. Our ages range from 26-65 with
> a wide range of Parkinson's. Our meetings are 2 hours long, but more
> importantly we sit on "cushy" chairs and sofas, have a half time
> refreshment break, and a LOT of interaction! Oh, and our speakers, which
> are every other month, have ranged from doctors to yoga instructors.
> Last month we had a speaker on Y2K preparedness. I too enjoy the list
> and have gotten a lot of good information from it (although, I've been
> pushing the delete button quite a bit lately!). But sometimes it is nice
> to talk to "real" people and get a reply to your questions right away.
>
> Sharon H
>
