{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Finding Your People:  The Greater Winchester Parkinson's Support Group","description":"Host Janet Michael sits down with leaders and members of the Greater Winchester Area Parkinson's Support Group to discuss life with Parkinson's disease, the power of community, and the resources available to patients and caregivers in the region.   Guests  Kaleen Baker \u2013 Co-leader, Greater Winchester Area Parkinson's Support Group Cheryl Conrad \u2013 Co-leader, Greater Winchester Area Parkinson's Support Group Dolores Gordon \u2013 Caregiver and group member Jerry Gordon \u2013 Parkinson's patient and group member    Topics Covered  The history of the Greater Winchester Area Parkinson's Support Group, founded around 2012 and reestablished post-COVID How the group supports both Parkinson's patients and their caregivers The value of breakout sessions \u2014 caregivers and patients meeting separately to share openly Practical tips exchanged within the group (e.g., soap-on-a-rope for shower assistance) Rock Steady Boxing \u2014 a circuit training and boxing program proven to benefit Parkinson's patients, available at the Valley Health Wellness Center LSVT BIG and LOUD therapy programs \u2014 helping patients maintain movement and vocal strength Dolores and Jerry's personal journey from suspecting a diagnosis to finding community and resources The shortage of Parkinson's specialists in the Winchester area and how the group helps members navigate the medical system The importance of self-care for caregivers The group's reach beyond Village at Orchard Ridge \u2014 open to anyone in Winchester, Frederick County, Clarke County, Berkeley Springs, Martinsburg, Hagerstown, and surrounding areas    Upcoming Events  Next Meeting: March 31st (breakout session \u2014 caregivers and patients meet separately)  Parkinson's Awareness Walk: April 21st at the Village at Orchard Ridge  Rain date: April 28th Walk distances: \u00bc mile to 1 full mile Support staff, beverages, and shade provided No registration required \u2014 just show up!     Group Meeting Details   When: Last Tuesday of every month, 1:30 PM (meetings run approximately one hour)  Where: Chapel at the Village at Orchard Ridge  Who: Open to Parkinson's patients, caregivers, family members, friends, and anyone who wants to learn more No registration required    Resources Mentioned  Parkinson's Foundation \u2014 National resources, reading materials, and information LSVT Global \u2014 Find certified LSVT BIG and LOUD therapists near you  ","author_name":"The Valley Today","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/344060\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40630170\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200149850"}