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Welcome to Parkinson’s Support Group in Larimer County

In the United States, it has been estimated that more than 1 million people have Parkinson’s Disease (PD). In Colorado the estimate is 15,000 and in Larimer County there are at least 900 living with this chronic disease.

The Parkinson’s Support Group in Larimer County (PSGLC) has more than 100 members including PD patients, their caregivers, family and friends, health professionals and other interested parties.

Normally, the Larimer County Parkinson’s Support meeting is held the first Wednesday of each month at:

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Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Drive
10:30 – 12:30

Visitors and newcomers are always welcome. There is no admission charge. And for now, we are streaming the presentation portion of these monthly meetings on Zoom – details are in our newsletter.

If you would like to be added to our email list in order to receive PSGLC communications and online meeting invitations, please submit your information on this page.

Upcoming support meetings:

(Click each date to see the details)

Events in March–May 2024

  • March Support Meeting: Strategies and Techniques for Care Partners

    March Support Meeting: Strategies and Techniques for Care Partners


    March 6, 2024

    Prairie Sage Rooms 2&3

    Helping families and care partners navigate and manage life with Parkinson’s Disease.
    Our Parkinson’s Care Program was created by Johns Hopkins Associate Director of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center, Becky Dunlop, and trains our caregivers in the following areas:
    • Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
    • Motor Symptoms
    • Non-Motor Symptoms
    • Medications
    • Preventing Falls
    Compassion and knowledge are key to improving quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s Disease

    Gil Atanasoff
    Owner/Executive Director

    As Owner and Executive Director, Gil oversees all activities for Senior Helpers of Fort Collins. He is dedicated to improving the lives of our clients, and hiring compassionate caregivers that meet their specific needs. Gil most recently led Senior Helpers of Madison, WI, one of the largest offices in the country, utilizing his experience from over 20 years in a number of industries. He is grateful to work for a company that shares his passion for helping seniors live independently. Gil looks forward to helping more people and their families by growing Senior Helpers in Northern Colorado.

    Chris Schneider
    Director, ODAA

    As a Director for Senior Helpers of Fort Collins, Chris utilizes her hometown roots to collaborate with community partners on supporting our local seniors. Chris revels in the opportunity to talk with community members including families of prospective clients to assist them in finding resources within the community that best fit their needs. Chris has worked as a Business Analyst for Harley-Davidson headquarters and Colorado State University. Most recently, Chris taught in a high school work-based learning program teaching career skills while creating community connections to support students with internships, jobs and volunteerism positions. Her desire to impact people in positive ways and experience dealing with the challenges of aging within her own family drew her into working with the senior community. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business - Management Information Systems from University of Wisconsin and a Master’s in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University.

    1200 Raintree Dr
    Fort Collins, CO 80526
    (970) 221-6644
  • April Support Meeting: Hospital Safety Guide

    April Support Meeting: Hospital Safety Guide


    April 3, 2024

    Prairie Sage Rooms 2&3

    Barbara Leffler with Parkinson’s Foundation

    1200 Raintree Dr
    Fort Collins, CO 80526
    (970) 221-6644
  • May Support Meeting: Bicycling!

    May Support Meeting: Bicycling!


    May 1, 2024

    Prairie Sage Rooms 2&3

    The Buddy System in Parkinson's:  How Bicycling Can Add to Our Network Support

    Through the City of FC Moves department’s Bike Buddy Program riders can get individualized attention that is sometimes needed to learn about everything from fix a flat to wayfinding the safest route. This presentation will cover the details of that program, and how to get involved. We will also talk about the different types of e-bikes, 3-wheel bikes, stationary bikes, and what to expect from them.

    About Lauren Nagle, City of Fort Collins | FC Moves Department

    Lauren, an Active Modes Specialist in FC Moves, has worked for the City of Fort Collins for almost 9 years. Car free for over 15 years, Lauren only recently bought an electric vehicle. During this time spent car free, Lauren has been able to ride just about everywhere in Fort Collins and in Northern Colorado, and plans on bringing this expertise to you in order to help you work on solutions for incorporating biking into your life.

    1200 Raintree Dr
    Fort Collins, CO 80526
    (970) 221-6644

View the whole calendar of activities

Thank you to our generous supporters!

Parkinson Association of the Rockies

Thad Pawlikowski

Many generous members!
Grace