Support – Information – Education – Awareness – Fundraising
A Community that Cares and Wants to Help
Who We Are
Welcome to the Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group!
The Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group (CPSG) is incorporated in South Carolina as a 501(c)3 non-profit. The mission of the Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group is to provide the Parkinson’s Community with a safe environment to obtain SUPPORT, INFORMATION, EDUCATION, create AWARENESS about Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and promote FUNDRAISING to further research for the cure of Parkinson’s Disease.
Our support group is located in the midlands of South Carolina; serving the counties of (but not limited to) Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Newberry, Richland, Saluda, and Sumter for over 40 years!
Meetings are open to anyone regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual orientation), religion, age or disability. We welcome anyone afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease; anyone who has an interest in Parkinson’s Disease; as well as, all visitors, family, friends, and your guests to our monthly meetings. There is no cost to attend our meetings.
We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month (except June) at 3:00 PM. Go here to find out more about our meeting place – a map – and more information about our meetings just for you!
You and your guests are always welcome! The more your family, friends, neighbors, business associates, or anyone who has an interest in Parkinson’s Disease can learn about Parkinson’s Disease, the more support they can provide. We also always welcome students from our universities and colleges – and professionals from the medical community.
“Every PD patient is unique and everything about his or her disease is specific to him or her and ONLY to him or her. PD has only one time – NOW, the present. The previous hours do not forecast how you are going to feel. The only thing that is predictable about this disease is its unpredictably.”~ by Rick Kramer and Margaret Tuchman
HOW WE HELP
SUPPORT GROUPS
Our Mission is to support people with Parkinson’s Disease, their families, and their care partners.
INFORMATION
We strive to bring resources, wellness, and relief to those individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s Disease.
EDUCATION
We provide respite care resources, awareness events, and exercise programs designed especially for people with Parkinson’s.
AWARENESS
We strive to create awareness about Parkinson’s Disease.
FUNDRAISING
We raise funds for national research efforts seeking better diagnosis, treatment, and a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.
Upcoming Events
“Life does not end with a Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis.” ~Author Unknown
The January 18, 2026 meeting will be a very robust and important program from the Brain Bank – the South Carolina-Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (SC-ADRC), which is a joint effort between MUSC, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. We are very fortunate to have 3 speakers who will explain the program as it relates to research into Parkinson’s Disease and how individuals and families are able to significantly support this research, ultimately assisting in determining new treatments for Parkinson’s Disease. The Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group suggests that you encourage your family members to attend this meeting, as it…
Two speakers will talk about their own topics for this event. Hari P. Cheedella will discuss regenerative medicine. Followed by Melanie Andreen, who will introduce The Acupuncture Clinic. Each speaker will get time for questions after their speeches. Topics for Regenerative Medicine: Regenerative medicine background How QC Kinetix helped many with Regenerative medicine for both Orthopedic conditions and Arthritis conditions Latest trends in Regenerative Medicine for Neurodegenerative Disease Role of Nutrition for Parkinson’s disease See Hari P. Cheedella's biography below: Biography (click here)
The presentation will explain the services offered through the various programs at Central Midlands AAA and better understand who we are and what we do. The Presentation will cover: Assessment Consumer Choice Family Caregiver Support Information and Referral Program SHIP (Medicare) Legal Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman Please click the link below to see Shelia Bell-Ford's biography: Biography - (click here)