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CNI Movement Disorders Center
Outreach & Support
Support Groups
CNI has several support groups available to patients who are living with movement disorders. Click on the following links for information about specific support groups in Colorado. Feel free to contact our team for information regarding other support groups around the country.
Parkinson's Disease –Diagnosed within 1-5 Years (LEAP)
Who: For those diagnosed from 1-5 years. Care partners and loved ones are welcome.
Where: Swedish Medical Center
Conference Room Pine B
501 East Hampden Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month (except February when group meets on Wednesday, February 22)
11:30 AM—1:30 PM
Facilitators: Diane Cook and Betsy Vierck. Both have been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Diane is a management consultant and graduate of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation Clinical Research Learning Institute. Betsy Is a medical writer and author of 21 books.
For further information, please contact: Diane (e-mail) at 303-733-7893. Also, this group maintains a Web site at www.recentlydiagnosedwithpd.org, which for many is an excellent source of information and support for people in the early stages of PD.
Please RSVP as the group occasionally schedules special sessions in a different location.
Parkinson's Disease - Diagnosed within 1 Year
Who: For people who have been very recently diagnosed (within 1 year). Care partners and loved ones are welcome
What: Monthly Support Group Meetings. Our goal is to be upbeat and action-oriented about living with PD. We will hear from neurologists, exercise professionals, psychologists, nutritionists and other experts about what we can do to manage and slow down the progression of our PD. We will learn how we can stay healthy and fit in spite of our Parkinson's symptoms. And we'll share tips and personal information. We'll also make new friends and have fun!
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month (except February when group meets on Wednesday, February 22)
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Please feel free to bring your own lunch. Drinks and snacks provided.
Where: Swedish Medical Center
Pine B Conference Room (2nd Floor)
501 East Hampden Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
Complimentary valet parking is available, or you may use the parking garage across the street from the hospital
RSVP: Please let us know if you plan to attend by calling 720.420.4945.
Facilitators:Kitsi Atkinson, a geologist and graduate of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation's Clinical Learning Institute, and Margaret Melander, a former court reporter and teacher. Both Kitsi and Margaret have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease within the last several years.
For further information, please contact: Margaret Melander (e-mail) or Kitsi Atkinson (e-mail). Also, this group maintains a Web site at www.recentlydiagnosedwithpd.org, which for many is an excellent source of information and support for people in the early stages of PD.
Please RSVP as the group occasionally schedules special sessions in a different location.
Parkinson Association of the Rockies
Groups include people with Parkinson's, care-partners, friends, families, and health care professionals. For more information, visit www.parkinsonrockies.org
Essential Tremor
2nd Saturday of the month, 9-11AM
Location:
McKee Wellness Center @ Mckee Hospital
2000 N. Boise
Loveland, CO
Contact: Linda Hope 970-203-9289 or by e-mail
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease Society of America - www.hdsa.org
HDSA Rocky Mountain Chapter and Regional Office
303.897.9937 | www.hdsarockymountain.org
Contact: Jan Jerome, LCSW, (720) 371-5806
Denver Metro Group
4th Wednesday each month, 7:00-9:00 PM
Location:
Johnson Adult Day Center
3444 S. Emerson St
Englewood, CO
North Denver Metro Group
2nd Tuesday each month, 6:30-8PM
Location:
10190 Bannock Street, Suite 230
Northglenn, CO
Professional facilitator: Jan Jerome, LCSW
Northern Colorado Group
3rd Thursday each month 6:30-8PM
Location: Poudre Valley Hospital- Basement Office, Scapes Room
1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO
Professional facilitator: Bonnie Cochran, LCSW
Southern Colorado Group
2nd Wednesday each month 7:00-8:30PM
Location: Health South
325 Parkside Drive
Colorado Springs, CO
Western Slope Group
4th Tuesday each month 6:30-8PM
First United Methodist Church522 White Avenue
Grand Junction, CO
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)
Who: This support group addresses the concerns and care of those living with these rare movement disorders. The group attempts to answer everyday concerns of the patient and caregivers in a relaxed and understanding atmosphere.
When: Meets 2nd Friday of each month
10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Where: Johnson Adult Day Program
3444 South Emerson Street Englewood, CO
Contacts: Helenn Franzgrote - 303.789.9900 or by e-mail or Jeanette Shick - 303.986-8407 or by e-mail
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