Kerrville Area Parkinson's Disease Support Group

11/11/2025

Thank you for your service.

Resources for Veterans Veterans and Parkinson’s disease Veterans may be at an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) because of their service. Evidence suggests that one cause of Parkinson’s disease may be exposure to pesticides or herbicides. During the Vietnam War, many veterans were exp...

11/04/2025

I love this book!
Chapter One…Not Just the Muscles
Chapter Two…Resources for the Journey
Chapter Three…Parkinson’s, the Thief
A great resource for Caregivers, whether you’re new at this or in the trenches (like Debbie, Melanie and me). I wish I had read this book 18 years ago.

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10/03/2025

Looking for quality information, support, and resources related to family caregiving? Sign up for CareNav, a free online dashboard loaded with personalized information that matches your unique caregiving needs.

The mission of Family Caregiver Alliance is to improve the quality of the life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. Find out more about our work. We are excited to provide many resources in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.

10/03/2025

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JubileeTV was designed to simplify the TV experience for seniors with a simple voice remote for seniors, while giving family members tools for practive support, visibility and connection from an app.

09/26/2025

We installed these stander poles next to my husband’s bed and near his shower. The poles have been a help to stabilize and prevent falls. Available at Kerrville Medical Supply and Amazon. We did not drill holes in ceiling or floor. They are very stable. Janet Hooper

09/08/2025

With condolences we acknowledge the recent passing of Mike Connor. Please keep his wife, Anne, and their family in your prayers and thoughts. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/michael-connor-obituary?id=57925836&utm_source=copiedlink&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=obitshare

09/01/2025

Is Your Parkinson’s Causing Behavioral Changes?

Parkinson’s disease affects everyone differently. While most people are aware of the changes the condition can have on physical movement, not everyone unde

08/27/2025

Misty Erlund MT-BC, leads a music therapy group for those​ with Parkinson's Disease. Due to flood damage, she has relocated to Hosanna Lutheran Church in "The Barn" 134 Camp Meeting Rd. Meeting are the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, at 11:00 am. Her contact information: (830) 377-5992 or mistydawnmusic77@gmail.com for updates and to Register for personalized therapy sessions which provide vocal exercises, maintain cognitive skills, and rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) to improve cadence and movement.

08/22/2025

Stanford researchers developed a device that lets Parkinson's patients monitor motor symptoms at home and relay them to doctors in real time.

08/12/2025

A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is a life-changing event that can alter the way you think about your future. Having Parkinson’s can put life into perspect

08/01/2025

NEW HOURS AND DAYS: Nikolas McWhirter is a certified instructor who directs Parkinson’s related exercise programs every Tuesday and Thursday 2:45 - 3:45 PM and Friday 9:30 - 10:30 AM Work number: 830-293-4240 Cell number: 361-442-9233 . Due to flood damage at Dietert Center, these classes will be moved to the Peterson Hospice Building 2nd Floor Fitness Room. Nik’s contact info is nikjaemc@gmail.com Work number: 830-293-4240 Cell number: 361-442-9233

Misty Erlund MT-BC, leads a music therapy group for those​ with Parkinson's Disease. Due to flood damage, she has relocated to Hosanna Lutheran Church in "The Barn" 134 Camp Meeting Rd. Please email her for days and times @ mistydawnmusic77@gmail.com.

Updates for the BIG and LOUD for life class. If you have completed the LSVT BIG and/or LOUD at any point (whether here or another facility), you are eligible to come to this class. If you feel it has been too long since you have completed this course or have stopped doing the exercises, it would be good to get a new order from your doctor to have an evaluation/screen to see if you need a tune-up/refresher course with an LSVT BIG or LOUD therapist or if you can start with this wellness program. We are happy to offer this class 2x/per month now! Here are the details:
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month prior to the support group meeting.
Time: 3-4 pm
Where: Home Care and Hospice Building 250 Cully Drive, 2nd Floor Wellness Center, Bennack-Polan Fitness Studio, same as support group meeting building
Cost: $5 per/class (credit or debit card only), if you are currently a wellness member this class is complimentary, or a punch card option: $20 for 6 classes (pay for 4 classes and get 2 classes free).
Please send Devin Sebek, OTR, (Dsebek@petersonhealth.com) a response email to let her know if you would like to continue to receive email reminders for the BIG for Life class. Peterson is working to improve and grow our Parkinson's wellness programs to benefit as many as possible. Please reach out if you have any questions, comments or concerns.