American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter

American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter Strength in optimism. Hope in progress. The Chapter is an all volunteer organization.

We seek to educate those interested in learning more about Parkinson's disease, to assist support groups throughout the State, to help develop programs to meet the needs of Parkinson's patients and their caregivers and to raise funds to find the cure. While a few of us can accomplish some of these goals, most of them require the support and involvement of people like you.

๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กThis month, we honor the spouses, partners, family, and friends who care for people...
11/03/2025

๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก

This month, we honor the spouses, partners, family, and friends who care for people living with Parkinsonโ€™s. Caregivers are the quiet engine of our communityโ€”and APDA is here to support you!

How APDA supports caregivers:

๐Ÿ’™Support groups, which are spaces to share challenges, swap practical tips, and feel less alone. *We have an online virtual support group for caregivers, and in-person support group options for PWP & their caregivers welcome (More groups coming!)
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/rhode-island/resources-support-ri/

๐Ÿ‘‰Education & tools: Webinars, articles, and printable guides on self-care, communication with providers, safety at home, and planning for whatโ€™s next.

๐Ÿ‘ฅGuidance & Referrals: Reach out to the Info and Referral department for guidance, as well as local programs and PD resources in your area: 401-455-6337.

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/RI to access the resource library, virtual programs and more.

๐Ÿ’šWeโ€™re looking for Support Group Leaders!APDA Rhode Island is seeking compassionate people to help lead support groups f...
10/31/2025

๐Ÿ’šWeโ€™re looking for Support Group Leaders!

APDA Rhode Island is seeking compassionate people to help lead support groups for those living with Parkinsonโ€™s and their care partners. Support groups are designed to empower PWP, encourage information sharing, and foster a cohesive sense of community, hope, and optimism.

If youโ€™re someone who communicates with empathy, enjoys bringing people together, and has experience in PD, healthcare, or social workโ€”this could be a wonderful way to make an impact.

๐Ÿ—“ Groups meet monthly (in-person or virtually)

๐Ÿ“ฉ Learn more or express interest:
Contact Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW at 401-455-6337 or email: laoliveira@butler.org

๐๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ฒ & ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ง'๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐งWednesday, November 5 at 1:00pm ET In a special one-time broadcast, APDA is bringing...
10/29/2025

๐๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ฒ & ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ง'๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง
Wednesday, November 5 at 1:00pm ET

In a special one-time broadcast, APDA is bringing together an extraordinary panel of Parkinsonโ€™s champions: Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun, renowned Parkinsonโ€™s experts and authors of The Parkinsonโ€™s Plan, along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis, one of the most effective and passionate advocates for the Parkinsonโ€™s community in Congress.

Join Anne Hubbard, APDAโ€™s Chief Public Policy Officer, as she hosts an engaging and insightful discussion focused on:

๐Ÿ“‘Key public policy initiatives outlined in The Parkinsonโ€™s Plan
๐Ÿ“ฃAPDAโ€™s efforts to elevate Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) as a federal priority
๐Ÿ’™The National Parkinsonโ€™s Project
๐Ÿง APDAโ€™s new Public Policy & Advocacy Department
๐Ÿ’ฌHow you can make your voice heard and drive change

Donโ€™t miss this exciting opportunity to hear directly from some of the most influential leaders shaping the future of Parkinsonโ€™s policy and advocacy. Our special guests will also answer audience questions live during the program โ€” submit yours in advance when you register!

Reserve your spot today for this canโ€™t-miss conversation!

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/public-policy-the-parkinsons-plan/

๐ŸŽ Thereโ€™s a lot of buzz about how certain foods, beverages, and supplements, may impact Parkinsonโ€™s โ€” but what does the ...
10/24/2025

๐ŸŽ Thereโ€™s a lot of buzz about how certain foods, beverages, and supplements, may impact Parkinsonโ€™s โ€” but what does the science actually say?

Get the facts, separate myth from evidence, and learn how to make informed choices for your health.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read more:
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/nutrition-and-parkinsons-disease-part-two/

Additional information about supplements & PD: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/supplements-for-parkinsons-disease/

๐Ÿ“š Knowledge is power โ€” and hope.At APDA, weโ€™ve created a library of free booklets and fact sheets to help you and your l...
10/22/2025

๐Ÿ“š Knowledge is power โ€” and hope.

At APDA, weโ€™ve created a library of free booklets and fact sheets to help you and your loved ones better understand Parkinsonโ€™s disease. From symptoms and treatments to caregiving and wellness tips โ€” itโ€™s all here, and itโ€™s all free.

๐Ÿ’ก Most materials are available in both English and Spanish
๐Ÿ“ฅ Download resources instantly
๐Ÿ“ฉ Request free printed copies by mail

Start exploring today: apda.link/CHPublications

And be sure to reach out to us at 401-439-8435 or apdari@apdaparkinson.org so we can connect you with additional resources, great local programs, classes, and support groups in our area.

Want to make a difference? Volunteer, donate, or spread awareness about Parkinsonโ€™s disease in your community. Every act...
10/19/2025

Want to make a difference? Volunteer, donate, or spread awareness about Parkinsonโ€™s disease in your community. Every action counts!

Learn more about the opportunities to get involved:
Visit: www.apdaparkinson.org/ri

APDA Rhode Island Direct: 401-439-8435
apdari@apdaparkinson.org

Did you know the APDA Rhode Island Chapter offers educational programs, exercise classes, support groups, and more? Reac...
10/15/2025

Did you know the APDA Rhode Island Chapter offers educational programs, exercise classes, support groups, and more? Reach out to each program leader to learn about the opportunities and connect with a great community of welcoming, supportive folks who canโ€™t wait to meet you! Find out whatโ€™s happening in your area: www.apdaparkinson.org/community/rhode-island

Today, APDA will be closed in observation of both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoplesโ€™ Day. These two distinct holidays ...
10/13/2025

Today, APDA will be closed in observation of both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoplesโ€™ Day. These two distinct holidays offer an opportunity to reflect on the complex history of our nation, honor the resilience and rich heritage of Native American communities, and recognize the human experience that we all share.

โœจ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐! โœจJoin APDA Rhode Island for the Second Annual Magic of Hope Gala & Auction โ€“ a captivating evening of ...
10/10/2025

โœจ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐! โœจ

Join APDA Rhode Island for the Second Annual Magic of Hope Gala & Auction โ€“ a captivating evening of cocktails, dinner, live & silent auctions, entertainment, dancing, and heartfelt celebration to support the Parkinsonโ€™s community.

All proceeds allow the RI Chapter to provide the support, education, research, and community, to help everyone impacted by Parkinsonโ€™s live life to the fullest.

โณ Saturday, March 7, 2026
๐Ÿ•• Doors open at 6 PM
๐Ÿ“ Omni Providence Hotel, 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI

Mark your calendars and get ready to make magic happen! Individual tickets & Tables of 10 are on sale at a discount for a limited time.

Event details, tickets & sponsorships:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ri_parkinson_gala_2026/

๐ŸŽพ๐๐„๐– ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ:๐๐ƒ ๐๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ฌ โ€” ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ฒ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž!Learn to play pickleball โ€” this ...
10/09/2025

๐ŸŽพ๐๐„๐– ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ:

๐๐ƒ ๐๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ฌ โ€” ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ฒ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž!

Learn to play pickleball โ€” this clinic is for people with Parkinsonโ€™s & care partners are welcome to play, too!

All levels welcome!

๐Ÿ“ Two Locations:
๐Ÿ“ Newport Pickleball Club, Middletown โ€” Mondays 10:30โ€“11:30 AM
๐Ÿ“ Centre Court Tennis Club, East Providence โ€” Mondays 12:30โ€“1:30 PM

โœ… Bring sneakers & a water bottle โ€” paddles and balls are provided!
-Free for a limited time (a small session fee may apply in the coming weeks).

๐Ÿ‘‰ To register or learn more, contact Patty Winderman:
๐Ÿ“ž 401-374-3715 | โœ‰๏ธ pjmreid@gmail.com

Get ready! Tomorrow, October 9 is DAF Day, a powerful opportunity to help realize our vision of a world without Parkinso...
10/08/2025

Get ready! Tomorrow, October 9 is DAF Day, a powerful opportunity to help realize our vision of a world without Parkinson's disease by giving through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).

Due to their convenience and tax-benefits, DAFs are becoming an increasingly popular way to give to the organizations you care about. Learn more and join the DAF Day movement with a one-time or recurring gift!

www.apdaparkinson.org/donor-advised-funds

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