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Registration opens:
August 17th, 2026

Adapting to Change: Coping Skills for Parkinson's

2026-09-16 18:00:00 2026-09-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Adapting to Change: Coping Skills for Parkinson's This program focuses on the emotional and personal side of Parkinson?s progression and how changing abilities, routines, relationships, and independence can impact daily life. Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Berkeley Branch

Berkeley Meeting Room

This program focuses on the emotional and personal side of Parkinson?s progression and how changing abilities, routines, relationships, and independence can impact daily life.

Living with Parkinson’s means continually adapting to change;  physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Rather than focusing mainly on symptom management, this class creates space to explore the uncertainty, grief, frustration, resilience, and adjustment that can come with progression over time. Through guided reflection and group discussion, participants will explore coping strategies, emotional support, communication, and ways to maintain connection, meaning, and quality of life.

This program is designed to be supportive, conversational, and welcoming for individuals living with Parkinson’s, caregivers, and loved ones.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Health & Wellness | General |

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Berkeley Branch
Phone: (732) 269-2144
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Mon, Aug 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 Closed
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