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Join our volunteer team

Can you donate time and talents to Struthers Parkinson’s Center?  If you have a few hours a week, each month or several times each year, we urge you to consider joining the center’s volunteer team. We need volunteers in a variety of areas.

• Clerical tasks. Filing, copying, making appointment reminder calls and more
• Musicians. Talented individuals and groups to give performances for Club CREATE clients
• Crafters and artists. Bring your ideas and talents to help Club CREATE clients create simple projects.
• Health care students. Gain valuable experience by assisting during exercise groups offered at the center
• Church groups and service organizations. Offer 1:1 visits, help serve lunch or snacks or play cards and games with clients.

We believe a strong connection with the community helps to make our center programs even better. Please call Darla Hildebrandt at 952-993-5844 to discuss volunteer opportunities.

TULIPS: for better Parkinson’s care

Do you want to train your staff about Parkinson’s disease? “TULIPS: For better Parkinson’s care” offers a comprehensive Parkinson's education and awareness program easily used by organizations serving those with Parkinson's, including home care agencies, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The TULIPS toolkit includes core training video, follow-up inservice materials, competency questions and continuing education certificates. An instructor manual also is provided.  More information

New support groups in Minnesota

Struthers Parkinson's Center welcomes new support groups in Chanhassen, Annandale and Delano, Minnesota. Contact the center for information on these new groups. More than 90 support groups are affiliated in the center’s network, receiving monthly resources and information. Facilitator training is provided. If you are interested in starting a Parkinson's support group in your area, call us at 952-993-5495.

Yoga class time changes on Mondays

Yoga class at the center is now Mondays at 10 a.m. and is open to those with Parkinson's and their family care partners. Yoga can provide improved flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation skills, and is beneficial to all, even those who have not tried it before. Participants should be able to get up and down from the floor for exercises during class. Classes are taught by a physical therapist who is a certified yoga instructor. See “Products for your health” on the main page for yoga-related DVDs and equipment.

Flu shots available

Flu vaccinations are available to clients and their family caregivers at Struthers Parkinson’s Center. Call 952-993-5495 to make an appointment.

PAM respite care grants

Parkinson Association of Minnesota (PAM) offers a respite care grant program to help those who care for someone with Parkinson’s disease. Grants of up to $500 per fiscal year are available to cover respite services, including adult day programs, home care and residential care. Find more information online or call 763-545-1272.