Virtual Classes and Support Groups for Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease, Their Family Members and Caregivers
Presented by Northwestern Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Classes and support groups are complimentary and open to all.
You do not have to be a patient at Northwestern Medicine to attend.
Fill out the form and we will send you an email with a waiver and instructions on how to register.
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center offers classes, events and support groups throughout the year to help you and your family learn about your condition, share your experiences, and receive support from others with the same disease.
Schedules are subject to change and may be impacted by federal holidays.
Downtown
General Parkinson’s Disease
First Wednesday of the month, 1:45 – 3:00 pm
Women and Parkinson’s Disease
Second Wednesday of the month, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parkinson’s Disease Care Partner
Virtual: Second Wednesday of the month, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
In-person: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1:00 - 2:30pm
Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease
Second, third, fourth (and fifth) Wednesday of the month, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parkinson’s Disease Art Therapy
Third Monday of the month, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Therapy Tuesdays Exercise Class
First Tuesday of the month, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grief and Loss Support Group for Movement Disorders
First Tuesday of the month, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Improv for Parkinson’s Disease
Various dates and times throughout the year
Parkinson’s Disease 101
Various dates and times throughout the year
Parkinson’s Disease 201
Various dates and times throughout the year
Dancing with Parkinson’s
Various dates and times throughout the year
Parkinson’s Players
Various dates and times throughout the year
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital offers groups and classes that provide education and support for people living with Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders and their caregivers. To obtain more information or register, call 630.933.4234 or sign up online here: Classes, Events and Support Groups Search (nm.org)
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center offers a range of support groups and exercise classes to adults with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.
For more information about support groups or to sign up, contact Lake Forest Hospital’s Parkinson’s Program Coordinator at 847.535.8244.
South Suburbs
Parkinson’s Support Group
Second Wednesday of the month starting October 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern Medicine Tinley Park offers groups and classes that provide education and support for people living with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders and their caregivers. To obtain more information or register, call the Parkinson’s Program Coordinator at 708.923.8277 or email kellie.reynolds@nm.org.
(TTY for all locations: 711)
For more information, please contact movementdisorders@nm.org.
To learn more about our classes and support groups, fill out the form above.
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