Patients and families
Patient Resources
Helpful tools and local resources for people living with movement and memory disorders, and for the families who care for them. Organizations for a specific condition are listed on that condition’s page.
Helpful apps
Parkinson’s disease symptom tracking
NeuroRPM
NeuroRPM-Rx for Apple Watch
An Apple Watch and phone app that track Parkinson’s disease symptoms, including slowness of movement (bradykinesia), tremor, and dyskinesia, so your doctor can see how you are doing between visits and adjust your medicines.
Dr. Lisk is an advisor to NeuroRPM.
Hand tremor
Steadiwear
Steadi-3 Plus tremor glove
A glove with a small magnetic unit on the back of the hand that steadies hand tremor, with no batteries and no charging. It is an FDA-registered Class I medical device.
How to order
- Order online at steadiwear.com. No prescription is needed.
- Choose your right hand, left hand, or both.
- You may be able to pay with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Steadiwear offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Dr. Lisk is an advisor to Steadiwear.
More tremor devices are listed on our Essential tremor page.
Upcoming events
Free and low-cost events for patients and families, in North Texas and online, from the organizations we work with. Weekly and monthly groups and classes are listed under Ongoing groups and classes.
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Saturday, October 3 · 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2026 Keep Living Well Symposium
Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Rd., Dallas
Dallas Area Parkinson Society
DAPS’s yearly symposium for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families, with talks from movement disorder neurologists, a neurosurgeon, a psychiatrist, speech and occupational therapists, and more.
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Friday, October 9 · 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ask the Nutritionist with Faye Elahi
Online (Zoom)
Dallas Area Parkinson Society
High protein intake does not always mean high protein absorption. Learn how protein needs may differ for people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Wednesday, October 14 · 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The Science Behind Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Trials, Part 2
Online (webinar)
American Parkinson Disease Association
A free webinar explaining how clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease work and what the research is testing.
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Thursday, October 15 · 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Diagnosing Dementia Beyond Alzheimer’s
Online (Zoom)
Lewy Body Dementia Association
A free webinar on biomarkers, clinical insight, and lived experience in diagnosing Lewy body dementia and other dementias.
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Saturday, October 17 · 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Team Hope Walk, Greater North Texas
Mike Lewis Park, 2600 N. Carrie Pkwy., Grand Prairie
Huntington’s Disease Society of America
A free family walk to support people and families affected by Huntington’s disease.
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Tuesday, October 20 · 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
How the FTD Disorders Registry Benefits Participants
Online (Zoom)
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
A free webinar with live questions about the FTD Disorders Registry and how joining helps families and research.
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Thursday, October 22 · 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
PD 101 Workshop
North Dallas Bank & Trust, 12900 Preston Rd., Suite 210, Dallas
Dallas Area Parkinson Society
For people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones: understanding the disease, common symptoms, and treatment options. Lunch provided. Space is limited; RSVP by October 20.
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Thursday, October 22 · 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
ALZ Talks: How to Make Lasting Changes that Support Your Brain Health
Online (Zoom)
Alzheimer’s Association
A free webinar with practical steps for habits that support brain health.
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Saturday, November 7 · 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dystonia Support Group Meeting
Online (Zoom), open to anyone with dystonia
Dystonia Support & Advocacy Group of San Diego County (listed by NSTA)
A sharing and discussion meeting for people with any form of dystonia and their families. Email the organizer for the Zoom link.
Details for Dystonia Support Group Meeting (opens in a new tab)
No upcoming events are listed right now. See the Dallas Area Parkinson Society calendar for classes, support groups, and events.
Ongoing groups and classes
Free support groups and classes that meet every week or month. Schedules can change, so please check with the group before you go.
Parkinson’s disease
Exercise, speech, and support groups
Every week, in person (including the Denton Senior Center) and on Zoom
Free exercise, speech, and voice classes and support groups for people with Parkinson’s disease and care partners.
DAPS calendar for Exercise, speech, and support groups (opens in a new tab)Dallas Area Parkinson Society
PD Health @ Home
Mondays: Mindfulness · Wednesdays: Wellness webinars · Fridays: Fitness
Free online programs: guided relaxation on Mondays, expert webinars on Wednesdays, and fitness videos on Fridays.
PD Health @ Home for PD Health @ Home (opens in a new tab)Parkinson’s Foundation
Free online exercise classes
ChairFit Wed 11:45 a.m. · A.M.P. Fitness Mon 2:15 p.m. · Dance Sun 2:30 p.m. · Singing Tue 1 p.m. · Drumming Fri 1 p.m.
Weekly classes on Zoom designed for people with Parkinson’s disease, including seated exercise for people who have trouble standing.
APDA calendar for Free online exercise classes (opens in a new tab)American Parkinson Disease Association
Everything Parkinson’s webinar
First Monday of each month, 2 p.m., Zoom
A free monthly webinar on living with Parkinson’s disease.
Details for Everything Parkinson’s webinar (opens in a new tab)Pacific Movement Disorders Center (listed by APDA)
Memory and dementia
Dementia Caregiver Support Group, Denton
Second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.
Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave., Denton (Blue Room)
A free support group for family members and friends caring for someone with dementia.
Details for Dementia Caregiver Support Group, Denton (opens in a new tab)Alzheimer’s Association
Support group dinner, Denton
Second Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, 2620 Scripture St., Denton
A free dinner and support group for people with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or brain injury, and their families. RSVP 940-297-6532.
Details for Support group dinner, Denton (opens in a new tab)Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton
2-Step Memory Café
Third Monday of each month, noon
The Egg & I Restaurant, 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 200, Denton
Connect with friends who understand the daily challenges of memory issues. Call Eileen Short, LCSW, 940-453-9784.
Details for 2-Step Memory Café (opens in a new tab)Dementia Friendly Denton County
Stepping Stones Denton
Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Denton
A peer group for people with early-stage dementia, with meaningful activities and a family support group at the same time, led by social workers. Call 940-453-9784. Flower Mound program: 972-874-6101.
Details for Stepping Stones Denton (opens in a new tab)Dementia Friendly Denton County, with TWU occupational therapy students
Dementia Friendly Worship
Call for the current schedule, 940-453-9784
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1424 Stuart Rd., Denton
Times of praise and prayer accessible for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Details for Dementia Friendly Worship (opens in a new tab)Dementia Friendly Denton County
Caregiver Support Group, Lewisville
First Tuesday, 10 a.m. (in person) · Third Friday, 10 a.m. (Zoom)
First Baptist Church of Lewisville, 1251 Valley Ridge Blvd., Room 103
A free caregiver support group in Denton County, in person or online.
Details for Caregiver Support Group, Lewisville (opens in a new tab)Alzheimer’s Association
Weekly Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Every Wednesday, 1 to 2 p.m., online
A free online support group for dementia caregivers. Register online or call the 24/7 Helpline, 800-272-3900.
Register for Weekly Virtual Caregiver Support Group (opens in a new tab)Alzheimer’s Association
Memory Keepers
Third Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Zoom
A free program for people newly diagnosed or in the early stages, and their care partners.
Details for Memory Keepers (opens in a new tab)Alzheimer’s Association with Plano Public Library
Lewy body dementia support groups (Texas, online)
Care partners: 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10 a.m. · Living Together with Lewy: 2nd Monday, 2 p.m.
Free Zoom groups for care partners and for people living with Lewy body dementia. Contact 832-794-8810.
Details for Lewy body dementia support groups (Texas, online) (opens in a new tab)Lewy Body Dementia Association
FTD support groups (Dallas, Fort Worth, and online)
Dallas: 2nd Saturday, 11:30 a.m. · Fort Worth: 1st Saturday, 10 a.m. · Texas/New Mexico (Zoom): 1st Saturday, 11 a.m.
Free support groups for people affected by frontotemporal degeneration. AFTD HelpLine 866-507-7222.
Details for FTD support groups (Dallas, Fort Worth, and online) (opens in a new tab)The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease online support groups
Several groups each month, online
Free groups for caregivers, people at risk, people with early symptoms, bereavement, and young adults.
Schedule for Huntington’s disease online support groups (opens in a new tab)Huntington’s Disease Society of America
Clinical trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov
Search ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s registry of clinical studies around the world.
Local resources
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Local support group
Dr. Lisk co-founded the Dallas Area Parkinson Society’s Parkinson’s disease support group at the Denton Senior Center.
Denton Parkinson Support Group
A free support group for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families, held at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave., Denton. Call the Dallas Area Parkinson Society for current meeting details.
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Dementia Friendly Denton County
Information and referrals for people living with dementia and their care partners, plus community programs in Denton County: a memory café, dementia friendly worship, the Stepping Stones peer group, and a caregiver support group. Mailing address: PO Box 2611, Denton, TX 76201.
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Forget-Me-Not Dementia Services
Psychological and counseling services for people with dementia and their caregivers, in person in the Dallas–Fort Worth area or by online video therapy. Michele K. Steigleder, PhD, CDP (Flower Mound, Lewisville, and Highland Village). Carolyn H. Greenleaf, PhD, LCSW-S, CDP (North Dallas, Richardson, Plano, and Frisco): 214-668-9830.
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Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton
A free support group for people and families affected by dementia or Parkinson’s disease, as well as stroke and brain injury. Please call to reserve a spot.
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SPAN Transit
Rides in Denton County for older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans, including trips to medical appointments, in wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Call to register and to ask whether you live in its service area.
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DCTA Access
Rides for seniors and people with disabilities who live in Denton, Lewisville, or Highland Village and cannot use regular public transportation, including trips to medical appointments. Apply first, then call to schedule a ride at least one day ahead (up to seven days ahead), or book in the RideDCTA app.