Virtual Support Groups
Our virtual support group for Africans impacted by Parkinson's disease, along with their carers and families, provides a space to connect with others facing similar challenges. It’s a place to share stories, discuss struggles, and offer encouragement and support. We warmly invite all Africans living with Parkinson's disease to join this empowering and supportive community. You can register to attend here.
Each session is a 30-40 minute drop-in support group, focusing on engaging discussions around specific topics. These sessions are designed to encourage active participation and foster meaningful connections, ideally led by individuals living with Parkinson's disease (PwPs).
Here is our 2025 monthly schedule.
Date |
Time |
Theme/Topics |
Facilitators |
| 13/02/2025 | 1pm GMT | Managing Parkinson's alongside other conditions | |
| 13/03/2025 | 1pm GMT | Exercise and movement—the best medicine for PD | Myassar-Egypt |
| 10/04/2025 | 1pm GMT | Managing tremor, slowness and stiffness | Jared Okeno-Kenya |
| 08/05/2025 | 1pm GMT | Managing dystonia, muscle cramps and pain | Prisca |
| 12/06/2024 | 1pm GMT | Bladder and bowels in PD—the important role of diet | Elikem Bruce |
| 10/07/2025 | 1pm GMT | Mental health support: managing depression, anxiety, stress and apathy | Brenda Mghendi |
| 14/08/2025 | 1pm GMT | Managing cognitive issues, memory, hallucinations and delusions | |
| 11/09/2025 | 1pm GMT | Dealing with sleep issues | Mary Wetani Agoriwo |
| 09/10/2025 | 1pm GMT | Communication and speech, dealing with chewing and swallowing challenges | Myassar-Egypt |
| 13/11/2025 | 1pm GMT | Caregiver support and coping mechanisms | John ADPF |
| 11/12/2025 | 1pm GMT | End of year Support Group: Christmas Themed |