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Welcome to Flathead Valley Parkinson's Support Group

You have support.
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This site is designed to connect people with Parkinson’s in Kalispell, the Flathead Valley, and beyond.

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Along with educational information on Parkinson’s, we’ve included a Calendar of events with days and times of exercise activities, support group meetings, and other items of interest, including upcoming events outside of our area.

 

Contact us if you have any questions, comments or suggestions flatheadvalleyparkinsons@gmail.com

Resources

The Flathead Valley Parkinson’s Support Group exists to provide support, information, sharing of experiences, struggles, strength, and hope as we make this journey together. Parkinson’s symptoms and treatment are unique to each individual and information shared may or may not work for you. Take what works and let the rest go. Family and friends who are part of the journey are welcome to attend the meetings. Being part of a support group is one of the best things you can do for your health.

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Local Resources

Flathead Valley Parkinson’s Support Group Email flatheadvalleyparkinsons@gmail.com

Exercise Groups

Rock Steady Boxing 

Contact Lynnell Gravelle at 752-7250 or lynnell@arspt.com

 

Strength and Balance

Instructor is Mary Anne Gill. Contact Marjory at 406-250-5577 or marjmccl@yahoo.com  

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LOUD CROWD weekly speech group

Ashley @ 406-862-9378 or afranz@logan.org

Caregiver/ Respite Services

Parkinson’s Caregivers’ group – Lynn Woods @ 406-420-2321 or lynwoods@gmail.com

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Agency on Aging – Christine Neater @ 406-758-2472 or cneater@flathead.mt.gov

Contact for a variety of free or low-cost services, i.e., home health care, in home assistance, etc.

 

My Glacier Village – Jenn Prunty – @ 406-871-3988 or myglaciervillage@gmail.com

Contact for free or very low-cost senior assistance, i.e., household chores, transportation, errands, etc.

 

Shepherd’s Hand – https://shepherdshand.com, provides volunteer caregiving.

 

Advocacy for Medical Services

Mary Jane Lowrance, Logan Health Patient Experience Manager @ 406-758-1454 or

mlowrance@logan.org – Contact for any assistance regarding your hospital stay especially if you have complaints or need assistance with advocacy – She gets things done!

 

Medical

Movement Disorder Specialists in the Northwest and Montana (none in Flathead County)

Dr. Jason Aldred – https://selkirkneurology.com/home/ Based in Spokane, Dr. Aldred also does telehealth.

Neurologists

Logan Health Neuroscience and Spine – https://www.logan.org/health/services/neurology

 

Physical Therapists specially trained in treating Parkinson’s

Lynnell Gravelle – Advanced Rehab https://www.arspt.com LSVT Big and PWR certified, Rock Steady Boxing Coach (406)752-7250 lynnell@arspt.com

Rachel Miles – LSVT Big Certified 406-862-9378 rmiles@logan.org (Logan Rehabilitation Whitefish)

Ashley Bender – LSVT Big Certified abender@ilcorp.org 406-752-9692 (The Retreat)

Heidi Ruggiero – LSVT Big Certified hruggiero@ilcorp.org 406-752-6953 (The Retreat)

Hailey Craig — LSVT Big Certified hailey.c@orthorehab.com 406-752-3597 (OrthoRehab Kalispell)

 

Speech Therapists specially trained in treating Parkinson’s

Ashley Franz – SPEAK OUT/LOUD Crowd Certified afranz@logan.org 406-862-9378 (Logan Rehabilitation Whitefish)

Jacklyn Macdonald – LSVT Voice Certified 406-751-4520 (Logan Rehabilitation Kalispell)

Assistive Technology and Equipment

Montech – https://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu – Montech provides technology, support, and services that improve the quality of life for Montanans with disabilities. 406-243-5511

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MATL – Montana Assistive Technology Loan Program https://matl.ruraldynamics.org

Low interest loans for the purchase of assistive technology. 406-243-5511

 

Montana Veteran’s Pantry – https://veteransfoodpantry.org Provides loan of medical equipment free of charge to at risk or low-income individuals. Also offers medical equipment for sale at discounted price. 406-756-7304

Please feel free to contact us at

flatheadvalleyparkinsons@gmail.com

if you have any suggestions or additional resources.

Serving Kalispell, Flathead Valley and beyond.

© Flathead Valley Parkinsons, proudly donated by awedity

 

Flathead Valley Parkinson's Support Group is dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals affected by Parkinson's disease in Montana. We hope to create awareness and compassion within our communities.

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