St. Louis Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
In the United States, there are as many as one million individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.
The disease has gained national attention through the inspirational career comeback of Michael J. Fox and, more recently, tragic loss of Robin Williams. These two also exemplify the difference that having a strong support group can make.
St. Louis’ Parkinson Disease Association Center is one of the largest in the country and offers many support groups that meet at varying locations and times, which we have listed below.
| City | Meeting Site | Day of Meeting | Time | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballwin | Meramec Bluffs Care Center 40 Meramec Trails Dr., Activities Rm. |
4th Tuesday | 2:00pm | 636-923-2364 |
| Chesterfield | APDA Community Resource Center 1415 Elbridge Payne, Suite 150 |
1st Tuesday | 10:30am | 636-532-6504 636-537-3761 |
| Chesterfield | (For Caregivers Only) APDA Community Resource Center 1415 Elbridge Payne, Suite 150 |
2nd Monday | 10:30am | 314-362-3299 |
| Creve Coeur | Pre/Post-DBS Group Missouri Baptist Medical Center 3015 N. Ballas, Main Parking Garage 4th Floor, CLI Rm. 419 |
3rd Tuesday | 6:30pm | 314-614-0182 |
| Creve Coeur | Young Onset Living and Working with PD Missouri Baptist Medical Center 3015 N. Ballas, Main Parking Garage 4th Floor, CLI Rm. 419 |
3rd Tuesday | 6:30pm | 314-306-4516 |
| Florissant | Garden Villas North 4505 Parker Rd. |
4th Thursday | 11:00am | 314-869-5296 |
| Kirkwood | Kirkwood United Methodist Church 201 W. Adams, Room 201 |
4th Tuesday | 7:15pm | 314-286-2418 |
| Ladue | The Gatesworth 1 McKnight Place |
2nd Wednesday | 1:00pm | 314-372-2369 |
| South St. Louis | Garden Villas South 13457 Tesson Ferry Rd. |
2nd Wednesday | 10:00am | 314-846-5919 |
| Webster Groves | Bethesda Institute 8175 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 210 |
Last Friday | 10:30am | 314-373-7036 |
Home care companies such as SHC are often a very beneficial part of a support group, offering expertise and respite to family caregivers.
I asked SHC’s nursing department for their input. They explained that, in addition to the other services SHC provides, there are three main focuses when caring for an individual with Parkinson’s disease.
- Exercise. This maintains strength and promotes independence.
- Consistent medication regimen. It’s very important to get the proper medications on a regular basis.
- Education about fall prevention. Falls are a particular risk to individuals with Parkinson’s. Knowledge is a key to avoiding an incident.
If we may be of any assistance to you or someone you know, please contact us. We’re here to help.
For details and up-to-date information about St. Louis Parkinson's disease programs, or to register online, click here.
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Lyle Gibson
June 02, 2016
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Dr. C.
August 20, 2020
I write a weekly column on PD for ParkinsonsNewsToday. We just moved to the St Louis region. We would like to attend support groups when they open up again. Who can we contact?
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