Mental Health Resources
Monthly Discussion Group Meetings
Each month, the Bluegrass Parkinson’s Alliance hosts support group Discussion Meetings. These are designed to help those with Parkinson’s Disease avoid isolation and find support through a community of similar peers.
Questions? Email BPA Executive Director, Laura Soldato
Lexington Daytime Discussion Group Meetings
Held the 4th Monday of the month at 11:30 am. There are separate meetings for Persons with Parkinson’s and Care Partners.
Feel free to bring your lunch.
Lexington Evening Discussion Group Meetings
Held the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Persons with Parkinson’s and Care Partners meet together in one meeting.
Music Therapy
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Music Therapy is proven to improve the mental health of those with Parkinson’s Disease. The Parkinson’s Foundation notes, “More specifically, when people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) work with a music therapist they see improvements in movement symptoms, speech, cognitive issues and mental health. Through dance programs, choirs and drumming programs, music therapy helps people with PD maintain function, express creativity and experience a better quality of life.”
The Bluegrass Parkinson’s Alliance offers a Drum’s Alive! class, a Sentimental Journey choir, and a Harmonica Basics class. Members can participate free of charge.
