Friends in Frederick Parkinson Disease Support Group -
- Mailing address
- PO Box 213
Walkersville, Maryland 21793-0213
- Street address
- PO Box 213
Walkersville, Maryland 21793-0213
- Phone number
- 301-845-6514
- Contact 1
- John Kraft
President
301-703-1194 - voice
Johntkraft@comcast.net
- Contact 2
- Janet Silvious
Group Leader
301-831-5609 - voice
Janet@fifpdsg.org
- Purpose
- To offer an open and caring environment where those with Parkinson's, their caregivers, family members, and friends can meet to receive or exchange information and concerns.
- Service
- Meets from 1 pm to 3 pm the third Wednesday of each month, except July & August, at the Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road Walkersville, MD. In addition to speakers presenting updated information on treatments, therapy, nutrition and exercise, time is devoted to answering questions and sharing experiences. The group has a lending library of publications about Parkinson's Disease. Transportation provided for people who need help. Activities include a summer picnic in June, and a Christmas party at the December meeting.
- Eligibility
- Anyone with concerns about Parkinson's disease is welcome to attend.
- Fees
- Membership fee: $20 per year per family.
- Ages served
- Serves all ages.
- Area served
- Serves Frederick and western Carroll counties.
- Subjects
- Parkinson's Disease, Speakers' Bureau, Support Groups
- Last update