Support
Engaging with the community
Engaging with fellow community members is a fundamental pillar of our support group. With a widespread presence encompassing hundreds of members not only in Sussex County but also extending beyond, the Parkinson's Education and Support Group of Sussex County (PESGSC) stands as the largest nonprofit Parkinson's disease organization in Delaware. We take pride in providing our members with an extensive and robust support network to rely upon.
Monthly meetings
Our support group meetings are designed to bring people together in a mutually supportive and encouraging way. To find out when the next meetings are, please see our Calendar of Events page.
Monthly PESGSC Meeting
Members, caregivers, and PD experts join together in person at The Lodge in Historic Lewes, and also broadcast over ZOOM) to discuss relevant topics, share news, and get updates.
PD and caregiver discussions and meetups
People with PD and their caregivers face unique challenges. The PD Discussion Group (people with PD only) and Caregivers' Discussion Group (caregivers only) give them a safe place to speak with others on the same journey.
Local support groups
Location-specific discussion groups in Ocean View, Seaford, and Milford allow members in farther-reaching areas of Sussex County to keep in touch and maintain a sense of community.
Other ways to stay connected
PESGSC Chorus!
Informal check-ins
Social meet-ups
Group speech therapy
As of Fall 2024, our group has gathered together for weekly Chorus class! OPEN TO ANYONE, Chorus takes place at 10 am every Thursday, at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth. Contact Rose Verona for additional details. ALL ARE WELCOME! No singing experience required.
Members of our community frequently check-in with each other on an informal, as-needed basis. Keeping in touch helps us encourage each other during our down times, celebrate each other's wins, and make sure we have access to help if we need it.
One of the best things about being part of a community is having fun together! Our group sponsors and encourages social meet-ups, such as potluck lunches and group walks on the Rehoboth boardwalk.
PESGSC has partnered with Poynton-Marsh Speech Services, LLC, to offer free weekly group speech therapy classes called LOUD Crowd®.
Individual sessions are also available.
Gallery: May 2024 Educational Expo
With over 40 vendors, 4 guest speakers, and 150+ attendees and volunteers, this year's Parkinson's Educational Expo was bigger and better than ever! Below is a glimpse into all the things that made the Expo so special. Click on any image to enlarge it.
