Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Fayetteville, NC
The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of Fayetteville, NC meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Our meeting location is at the Kiwanis Recreation Center, 352 Devers Street, Fayetteville, NC.
Persons with Parkinsonism or Parkinson's Disease, their Family members, care-givers, and friends are invited for support and information about the disease.
Many people find that support groups are tremendously effective in helping them cope with the day-to-day realities of having Parkinson’s disease.
A support group is a way for people to help Parkinson's Disease patients cope with problems they all share. Our group offer social and emotional support to patients and their care partners, education and information from peers and professionals and a chance to be active for oneself and for others in the community. We are an unaffiliated, community based, non-profit group. There is no cost.
For more information, please call us at (910) 518-0045
email at pdsgfay@gmail.com . We can be followed also on Facebook at
https://sites.google.com/site/pdsgfayettevillenc/home
Why Visit Us!
It's simple. Sharing your experience with Parkinson's with others who are dealing with Parkinson's themselves.
Parkinson's affects each individual differently, and advancement of the disease varies. Our members vary in stages, from early to advanced and treatments up to Deep Brain Surgery(DBS). Medicines and therapies are many and sharing of all these enhance knowledge.
For many people, support groups play an important role in the emotional well-being. Our group is targeted towards care partners. We strive to provide a comfortable environment for asking questions, sharing experiences and advice, and creating friendships.
We have open forums, guest speakers, and more.
Caregiver(s) and Loved ones..
Family and caregivers are a vital part to the success in dealing with Parkinson's. Their well being is extremely important. Their input to any discussion subject is highly encouraged.
What's New
IN-person meetings
meeting 10 am - 11:00 check your email or FB for notification
contact us for Zoom login.
future meetings
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Cape Fear's Self-Medication Policy
If you end up being admitted to the hospital you can take your medication yourself if you:
1. Get a Doctor’s order to use your own supply of medications. Get one before admittance if conditions permit. You should be clear on this order about the times you take them.
2. The Hospital Pharmacy will Inspected and labeled your medication and return them to you.
3. As you take it, notify the nurse so it can be annotated on your records. You do not want to be charged for medicine you supplied.