Parkinson’s Disease Support
-in and nearby-
The Villages, Florida
There may be no better place for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to live than in or nearby The Villages, Florida. With 16 PD support groups, a PD Center of Excellence nearby, two hospitals minutes away, all of the medical specialists needed to manage the disease, and an active community with plenty of exercise and social opportunities, what more might one want? Of course, Florida also has great weather!
Explore our website. You will find many resources to help you and your care partner live a fulfilling life, regardless of the “diagnosis.” Join us. Come to one or more of our support groups. Get involved. Learn, exercise, be socially active, make new friends. You will be glad you did.
How to navigate this website
Navigating this site is easy. At the top of each page is a list, in alphabetical order, of site content. Click on any entry in the list. That will take you to that content. At the top of each content page, you will find the same navigation menu as this page. You can go to any other subject area from there or click “Homepage” to return to this page. To the right of the list of pages is a small blue magnifying glass. Click on it to open a search window. Enter what you want to search for, and you will be taken to the page(s) where the entry can be found.
When you use a smartphone, navigating to the content is slightly different. On each content page are three small parallel lines at the top-right. Click there and the list of content will appear. Click on any entry to go to the associated page. At the bottom of the list is a search box. Enter what you want to search for, and you will be taken to the page(s) where the entry can be found.
When you are on the go, it would be useful to have an icon on your smartphone that will take you directly to this website. Adding the icon is easy. Go to the Resources Page, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page until you reach “Website”. The instructions are there!
New Flash!
The Annual Parkinson’s Foundation Seminar for Our Area will be Held on October 23, 2025.
Register Now! Scroll down to the bottom of this page for details.
Clinical Trial Opportunities-Scroll Down to the Bottom of this Page for Details.
What’s Happening Now?
August 22 – August 31, 2025
The Villages
Sunday, 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
Popular with Couples. Sit/stretch plus exercise to music and BIG/LOUD plus education and support.
August 24 – 50/50
Folks often go out for late lunch/early dinner after the meeting.
Monday 9:30 -10:45 a.m. @ Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center
Mostly Men/Women Welcome. Sit/stretch plus exercise to music, discussion, and support.
Monday, 9:30 -10:45 a.m. @ Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center
Parkinson’s support group. Education and discussion.
Tuesday, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
CZ Sobol’s Parkinson’s Network sitting and standing exercises.
Tuesday, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ Sumter Senior Living
Parkinson’s Movement Matters exercise program.
Wednesday 1:00 – 3 p.m. @ Mulberry Grove Recreation Center
Popular with Couples. Exercise to APDA videos, chair volleyball.
Wednesday, 3:15-5:00 p.m. @ Colony Recreation Center
Parkinson’s water volleyball.
Thursday 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
CZ Sobol’s Parkinson’s Network sitting and standing exercises.
Thursday August 28, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower Recreation Center, McArthur Room
Our discussion will revolve around Tools for Care Partners. Plan to share any tips that you have found especially helpful for you to lighten your load in providing support for your PWP. Also, your concerns for finding help in dealing with specific problems are welcome.
Care partner luncheon meeting. Bring your own lunch.
Thursday, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ Sumter Senior Living
Parkinson’s Movement Matters exercise program.
Friday (times vary) @ Golf Executive Courses between CR 466 and CR 466A.
Golfing for persons with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. @ La Hacienda Recreation Center at Spanish Springs
Parkinson’s table tennis (ping-pong). For those with PD, and care partners.
For more information, visit The Villages Table Tennis website.
Clinical Trial Opportunities
YOU CAN HELP WITH PARKINSON’S RESEARCH
8/21/2025
Clinical Trials that will be done right here in The Villages!
Dr. Craig Curtis, well known for his work with Alzheimer’s and dementia, will be conducting the trials. He will also be seeing people with Parkinson’s 1-2 days/week beginning in August. Yes, starting in August, Dr. Curtis will see patients with Parkinson’s Disease (and Lewy Body) 2 days per week in his office. There you can learn even more about the research trials.
(For the following trials, people with PD who have had DBS or are confined to a wheelchair will not be candidates to participate.)
In 3 weeks BIOHAVEN study will begin. It involves taking a pill that has been shown to inhibit brain inflammation (cause of PD). People with postural instability will not be candidates for this study. This trial is only for those who have NOT started Carbidopa/Levodopa.
In 3 weeks LILY gene therapy study will begin. It involves IV’s. The medication hopefully slows progression of the disease by stopping the buildup of alpha-synuclein deposits. This trial includes a free DAT scan.
If you want more information and are interested in participating, please text Dr. Craig Curtis at 321-278-5590 and someone from his office will get back with you.
Craig Curtis, MD
Chief Medical Officer –The Villages
1400 N. US HWY 441, Suite 537
The Villages, FL 32159
K2 Medical Research Tomorrow’s Treatment Today
Parkinson’s Foundation Fall Seminar
Important – You Must Register to Attend. Do it Now!
