Special Events
Care Partner Appreciation Meeting Wed. November 18, 2025, 12:45 pm - 1:45ish pm
- The program will be held at:
JoyHouse Coffee Shop
Corner of Watt St. and Pickaway Street
Circleville, OH 43113
Every November, we honor care partners for National Family Caregivers Month.
The theme is “Real Care. Anywhere.”, which highlights the diverse experiences of caregiving. Whether someone is sharing a home with someone who has Parkinson’s disease (PD), providing care from a distance, managing PD alone, Providing care in a medical enviroment, (e.g., classes, medical facility, assisted living facilities) care partners shape what real, supportive care looks like.
Three Ways to Care
Everyday Care Partner
Everyday care partners live with someone who has PD and offer hands-on, daily support. From managing medications and attending appointments to offering emotional support and encouragement, everyday care partners are there day-in and day-out to help navigate the challenges of PD.
Checklist: Everyday Care Partner
- ✔ Learn about Parkinson’s. You will be better able to provide support if you have a basic understanding of the disease.
- ✔ Prepare for and attend medical appointments. Track symptom changes and bring any questions you have for healthcare providers.
- ✔ Help manage daily routines and medications.
- ✔ Initiate difficult but necessary conversations about changing needs and care.
- ✔ Prioritize your own well-being by making time for your hobbies, self-care and rest.
- ✔ Connect with your local Parkinson’s Foundation chapter to learn more about events, support groups and more in your area.
- ✔ Sign up to receive emails and get access to the latest Parkinson’s news.
The event is open to care partners of someone experiencing life with Parkinson's Disease
and will be a fun, relaxing, and informative event.
What The Parkinson's Fund Provides
The local Parkinson's fund managed by the Pickaway County Community Foundation (PCCF) assists those PD families in Pickaway county and the surrounding area with:
Quality of Life devices, Services and Resources
Examples of recent Quality of life (QOL) devices/services provided to those families experiencing a loved one with PD through the local Parkinson's Fund include: high-standing walkers, laser appliance for walkers when gait freezing is experienced, lift chairs, weighted utensil sets, weighted pens, plates, All OhioHealth Parkinson's Wellness classes are sponsored for persons with PD symptoms. Exercise has been proven to be one of the most effective therapies for controlling PD symptoms.
The Parkinson's fund has assisted the OhioHealth Wellness classes by purchasing equipment allowing for more personal exercises and individual instruction. Classes have grown from one small class to three levels of exercise classes due to the increased incidence of PD.
Free updated PD information is continually provided, (e.g., Clinical trials, seminars, advancement in alternate therapy - surgical and nonsurgical, access to resources for those with new diagnoses, early onset, caregiver support), mailers, an online connected PD community, and our in-person attendance at the Wellness classes,
Moving Day Events
Anytime is the perfect time to show your support for the PD community. Let’s come together and raise awareness for this disease as we continue to share hope and strength with everyone living with PD and their loved ones.
There are Moving Day events occurring throughout the US. As we raise awareness, here are ways you can participate:
Get connected: Make this the month you try a new fitness class, get back to your support group, or volunteer for an upcoming event. Check out our Virtual Events Calendar for more information.
Be a listening ear: by being supportive for people in the PD community. Let’s come together and raise awareness for this disease as we continue to share hope and strength with everyone living with PD and their loved ones.
Take time for yourself: Take time to recommit to yourself and focus on your needs and self-care. Make time for things like rest, doctor appointments, social interaction, and fitness. When you do, you’ll have more energy to educate and inspire others!
When you’re part of the PD community, every month of the year is PD Awareness Month— let’s come together to further to share hope and strength with everyone affected by PD!
On-going Virtual Events
Join the stanford medicine PD community (virtual events)
Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers.
What’s the difference between a webinar and a virtual meeting? A “webinar” has a handful of speakers at most, and attendees have both audio and video muted. A “virtual meeting” usually allows attendees to be seen and heard.
We recommend you register NOW for anything of interest. That way, if there’s a recording, as a registrant you’ll receive an email alerting you to the recording availability. Also, note that a few webinars have registration deadlines well in advance of the webinar dates.
Unless indicated, the webinar and virtual meetings listed below are:
- Times listed as PT. (We are based in California, after all.) Please make a note of the time shown during registration process for EST.
- One-hour in duration. We suggest you join five minutes before the official start time.
Steady U
Click the Above image to visit the SteadyU site. STEADY U Ohio is a falls prevention initiative led by the Ohio Department of Aging and supported by Ohio government and state business partners. Our goals are to coordinate and strengthen falls prevention activities around the state.
This website is a one-stop resource for older Ohioans, their families, and certain service providers to learn about the many, simple ways falls can be prevented.
You can reduce your risk of falling by paying attention to what we call the "Three H's:" Your home, your health, and your habits.
Start your journey with the self Assessment below.
American PArkinson's disease association Virtual events
American PArkinson's disease association Virtual events
American PArkinson's disease association Virtual events
The APDA calendar of virtual events.
All programs and classes listed below are available online, and you can participate no matter where you live.
Please take particular note of the time zone listed, as some programs originate in a time zone different than yours.
The Dempsey Family Education and Resource Center
American PArkinson's disease association Virtual events
American PArkinson's disease association Virtual events
Dedicated Services for Those Living with Neurologic Conditions.
The Dempsey Family Education and Resource Center provide their patients and the community access to free support groups, education and resource connections throughout Ohio both in-person and virtually.
Welcome Parkinson's Walk for a Cure Page
Your PWFAC committee is working hard to ensure the 2026 Walk is the best ever and even more supportive for those families in Pickaway county and the surrounding area with loved ones experiencing Parkinson's disease. Thank you to the vast number of people and organizations in our wonderful community within Pickaway county for your support!