Paris TN Parkinson's Disease Support Group

15/10/2024

I am recruiting participants for my research study focusing on the lived experiences of caregivers to those with Parkinson's disease. If you or someone you know provides or assists with care for someone with PD, please consider participating. Thank you!

IRB Reference Number: 25-042; Murray State University

10/05/2024

Our next meeting is scheduled for May 17, from 1-3 at Atkins Porter Rec Center. Please bring food and drink.

Our speaker will be Marcie Auvil. She will be discussing the use of essential oils in helping with symptoms. Check out her website,

I'm a wellness consultant and educator with a passion for helping people achieve optimal health and wellness. Through personalized consultations and group classes, I offer guidance on how to use essential oils to support your physical, emotional and mental wellness.

21/03/2024

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 27 from 1-3 at the Paris Civic Center Meeting room. Please bring a dish, drinks are covered.

Our speaker is Shannon Blume, PH.D. Senior Medical Science Liaison with AbbVie. She will be presenting a general overview of the Parkinson’s Disease state, including the development of motor and non-motor (gastrointestinal, sleep and other) symptoms, and treatment options. This is a patient education presentation and not focusing on any particular treatment or medications.

13/03/2024

The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 15th at the Paris Civic Center meeting room from 1-3. Our speaker will be Kelly Arney, MSSW, Outreach Specialist for the Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence.

11/12/2023

Our next support group meeting is Tuesday, December 12th from 10-12 at Atkins-Porter Rec Center. Our speaker will be Meggen Walker, OT from HCMC. please bring a brunch dish.

05/12/2023

Are you interested in weekly group speech and voice therapy? Murray State University is starting a group in January! See the flyer below. Please contact Becky Jones (information below) for more information or to register! There is NO COST for this program.

12/11/2023

Our next support group meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th from 11-1 at Atkins Porter Rec center. Our speaker will be Dr. Michelle Harrison with Harrison Eye Clinic. Refreshments will be provided.

01/11/2023

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23/10/2023

Our next support group meeting is Friday, October 27th at Atkins Porter Recreation Center from 1-3. Our speaker will be HCMC’s speech therapist Suzanne Jackson, MS; CCC-SLP. She will be speaking on swallowing as well as exhibiting aids for eating and drinking.

Food will be provided.

15/09/2023

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15/09/2023

Our next meeting will be Friday, September 22 from 1-3 at the Atkins Porter Rec Center. Our speaker will be Nasser Dawson representing Abbott Pharmaceutical. His subject regards the latest advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation. Refreshments will be served.

Our meetings are open to anyone, patients as well as caregivers and family members. If your Movement Disorder Specialist has mentioned adding DBS along with your medications, this is a chance to find out more.