PSP Society of Canada To Offer "Care-Partners Only" Virtual Support Group

TORONTO, ON June 6th, 2025 - The PSP Society of Canada’s Virtual Care-Partners Only Support Group will kick-off on Tuesday July 8th at 6:30pm EST and will recur on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Online registration for the meeting is required.

REGISTER HERE (PSP Society of Canada Care-Partners Only Support Group)

Our volunteer moderator, Darellynn Oo joins the PSP Society of Canada at the charity’s newest support group facilitator with a rich background in biomedical sciences, patient-centered research, and mentorship. Currently a PhD candidate in Immunology at the University of Calgary, Darellynn brings both deep scientific knowledge and a strong commitment to improving patient and care-partner experiences through collaboration and compassionate care.

Darellyn Oo, PSP Society of Canada Support Volunteer Group Facilitator

Darellynn’s past experience includes research roles in immunology and oncology, mentoring students, and leading operational teams, all of which contribute to her thoughtful, organized, and empathetic approach to support group facilitation. She is especially passionate about helping caregivers feel empowered and connected as they navigate the challenges of PSP, CBD, MSA and related rare prime of life neurodegenerative conditions.

She brings a calm, informed presence to her role and looks forward to fostering a safe space for care-partners to share experiences, receive support, and build community.

WHAT IS A PSP SOCIETY OF CANADA CARE-PARTNERS ONLY SUPPORT GROUP?

A PSP Society of Canada Care Partners Only support group is a voluntary gathering of people who share common experiences, situations or problems related to caring for someone living with a prime of life disease such as PSP, CBD and MSA. Group members offer each other emotional and practical support and reduce the sense of isolation that is associated with caring for someone with a rare brain diseases.

Who are the participants?

Care partners to patients living with PSP, CBD, MSA or related conditions. Patients may be involved in treatment with a doctor and they may or may not be on medications. Others may be at the beginning of the process of getting help and may be in great need of support and information about the disease. Patients may be in a hospital, living at home, or in an alternative living arrangement.

Typically, a group will have new people attending each meeting. It is not essential to attend a certain number of consecutive sessions. People come when they can, when they feel a need or interest, and when they are ready.