Parkinson's Association of West Michigan

03/11/2026

We are currently seeking new members to join our Board of Directors!

If you have a passion for supporting the Parkinson’s community and want to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Our board works together to support local programs, raise awareness, and help advanced resources for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Serving on the board is a wonderful opportunity to give back, connect with others who care deeply about this cause, and help strengthen our mission.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Kim at [email protected]

Together we can continue supporting, strengthening, and uplifting our Parkinson’s community.

02/02/2026

The groundhog says 6 more weeks of winter! We will take it! 🙂 More time for cozy moments, gentle movement, and showing up for our Parkinson’s community in big and small ways. No matter the season, support, hope, and togetherness never hibernate!

How are you staying cozy and active this winter?

04/11/2025

Join us on April 19 (Saturday, 10:00 am) to hear about the wonderful programs that PAWM supports and how these programs may impact you. These programs provide many benefits to those with Parkinson’s disease.

We will be presenting The Three A’s of Parkinson’s Disease – Advocacy, Artistic Expression, and Assistive Technologies. You will learn how to ADVOCATE for your healthcare and for research funding. You will also learn how to use your ARTISTIC EXPRESSION as a therapeutic outlet. Finally, you will learn about how ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY can enhance practical and recreational activities.

We hope you can join us! Attendance is FREE, but ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. https://parkinsonswm.org/events/2025-april-pd-awareness-event/

We look forward to seeing you at the event!! If you have any questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at [email protected].

04/21/2024

Thank you to everyone that attended our Living Well With Parkinson’s in West Michigan program yesterday! We hope you enjoyed learning about the different programs available.

A very special thank you to our speakers: Attila Mosolygo, Carol Hendershot, Amy Hoyer, Dr. Ehraz Anis, and Vanessa Howland. Your dedication to the Parkinson’s community was apparent and we appreciate you!

Please let us know if you have any suggestions for future programs.

04/20/2024

Moving with Parkinson’s! Thanks Attila! Grand Rapids Ballet School

04/20/2024

Living Well With Parkinson’s in West Michigan starts in one hour!

04/14/2024

Our Living Well with Parkinson's Disease in West Michigan is only 6 days away. Registration is still open - sign up today!

We have a wonderful line up up speakers:

Moving with Parkinson’s – Attila Mosolygo Grand Rapids Ballet School
Rock Steady Boxing – Amy Hoyer Rock Steady Boxing West Michigan
GR Mindfulness – Carol Hendershot
Van Andel Institute – Dr. Ehraz Anis and Vanessa Howland

Will we see you on Saturday?

https://parkinsonswm.org/events/living-well-with-pd-in-west-michigan/

04/01/2024

We would love to see you on April 20 at the Prince Conference Center! Sign up at https://parkinsonswm.org/

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, chosen because it is the birth month of James Parkinson, who first identified the symptoms of Parkinson's disease more than 200 years ago.

03/18/2024

Join us on Saturday, April 20 at 10:00 am) to hear about the wonderful programs that we support and how these programs may impact you. These programs provide many benefits to those with Parkinson’s disease. You will hear from the coordinators of these programs as well as some of the participants. We will also have two researchers from the Van Andel Research Institute who will talk about a grant they received from Research! America to create a podcast that connects People with Parkinson's with local researchers and clinicians. We hope you can join us!

Register here: https://parkinsonswm.org/events/living-well-with-pd-in-west-michigan/

02/29/2024

The number one question we've been receiving lately is - where will the 7th World Parkinson Congress take place? We can confirm that after ten years the next WPC will take place again in the United States. The official WPC mascot, Parky the Raccoon, is making his way around to visit the top cities on the list to host the next World Parkinson Congress. Do you recognize where Parky is in this photo? The official announcement will take place in April. Stay tuned for more clues on which city will host the next WPC.

01/15/2024

Wishing you a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we honor his legacy of equality and justice for all.

12/14/2023

US HOUSE PASSES The National Plan to End Parkinson's Disease! https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5098090/user-clip-hr-2365-floor-remarks Please keep pressure on your Senators and thank your House Reps here https://michaeljfox.quorum.us/campaign/54041/

HR 2365 Floor Remarks