Parkinson’s Group Offers Support in Webster County

For families dealing with Parkinson’s disease, the challenges can go far beyond the shaking and tremors most people associate with the condition. In Webster County, an organization works to ensure families don’t have to face those challenges alone. Cassie Locke, executive administrator of Parkinson’s Group of the Ozarks (PGO), recently visited the Marshfield Rotary Club to share information about the disease and the services available to families throughout southwest Missouri. The Springfield-based nonprofit has served the Ozarks for more than 25 years, offering support groups, wellness programs and educational opportunities for those living with Parkinson’s and their families. Locke said one of the organization’s biggest challenges is simply making sure people know help is available. “We’re kind of a hidden gem until you need our services,” she said. Originally from Branson, Locke moved to the Springfield area in her twenties to attend college and has called the area home ever since.

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