Some Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have interesting speakers or programs lined up for January 2014. See what’s happening at a support group meeting near you.
For support group meeting location, day/time, contact info, and RSVP details (if an RSVP is required or requested) for all Northern and Central CA support groups, see the Stanford Parkinson’s webpage.
What does it mean if a support group you sometimes attend isn’t listed below? It might mean that the group doesn’t have its regular meeting this month, or the group is having a social event. Or it might mean that this month’s meeting doesn’t have a guest speaker. Or it might mean that the guest speaker info didn’t arrive from the group in time to be added here. Last but not least, it could mean that I messed up. If you are not a regular attendee of a group, it’s always a good idea to call the group leader to confirm the meeting! (See the link above for the group leader’s contact info.)
Happy New Year,
Robin
parkinsons.stanford.edu
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Orangevale
Thursday, 1/2, 10-11:15am
Program: Showing segment of movie “Awakenings”
RSVP?: No.
San Jose – Willow Glen
Friday, 1/3, 10am-noon (program starts about 10:20am)
Program: Divide into two discussion groups — those with PD and caregivers
RSVP?: No.
Visalia
Friday, 1/3, 10:30am-noon
Guest Speaker: Jonna Schengel, PT, Central California Physical Therapy Specialists, Visalia
Topic: Core strength and balance for those with PD
RSVP?: No.
San Andreas (Calaveras County)
Tuesday, 1/7, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker: Virginia Manner, Amador Lifeline Supervisor, Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency, Jackson
Topic: Lifeline service
RSVP?: No.
Roseville
Tuesday, 1/7, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Gaurett Duckhorn, PT, Sutter Roseville
RSVP?: No.
Santa Cruz
Wednesday, 1/8, 12:30-2pm (Note different meeting day for January meeting only)
Guest Speaker: Megan Bowers, RN, The Parkinson’s Institute, Sunnyvale
Topic: Clinical trials at The Parkinson’s Institute
RSVP?: No.
Palo Alto
Wednesday, 1/8, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Diana Blum, MD, neurologist in private practice, Menlo Park
Topic: “What you should talk with your neurologist about”
RSVP?: No.
Oakland
Thursday, 1/9, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Ramon Quesada, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Kaiser Redwood City
Topic: “Exercise is medicine for persons with PD”
RSVP?: No.
Millbrae/Magnolia
Thursday, 1/9, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: James J. Kovach, MD, JD, co-founder, Beneufit Inc., San Francisco
RSVP?: No.
Stockton
Thursday, 1/9, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Peggy Hodgson, speech therapist, Shamrock Speech Therapy Services, Valley Springs
Topic: Speech (enunciation and volume) and swallowing
RSVP?: No.
Redding
Friday, 1/10, 1-3pm (New meeting time and location as of January 2014)
Guest Speaker: Susan Whitaker, speech therapist, Shasta Speech & Language, Redding
Topics: LSVT and exercises to do at home
RSVP?: No.
Yuba City (Tri-County)
Monday, 1/13, 1-2pm
Guest Speaker: George Johnston, PANC board member and author, Sacramento
Topic: Update from Third World Parkinson’s Conference in Montreal
RSVP?: No.
Tracy
Tuesday, 1/14, 10:30am-noon
Program: Discussion on how to manage family members who don’t want to know what lies ahead
RSVP?: No.
El Dorado Hills
Tuesday, 1/14, noon-2pm
Guest Speaker: Joe Finney, Rebuilding Together
Topics: Safe at Home and Home Energy programs
RSVP?: No.
Palo Alto YOPD (Young Onset PD)
Tuesday, 1/14, 6:30-8pm
Program: Discussion on driving issues and PD, led by Steven Russell, Stanford APDA Information & Referral Center
RSVP?: Yes, if this is your first time attending this group meeting.
Sunnyvale DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
Wednesday, 1/15, 3-5pm (Note time change for this meeting only)
Guest Speaker: Jaimie Henderson, MD, neurosurgeon, Stanford Neurosurgery
Topic: Comprehensive review of DBS surgery
RSVP?: No.
Sacramento – Arden
Thursday, 1/16, 10am-noon (New meeting day and location as of January 2014)
Guest Speaker: Erin Vestal, PT, DPT, NCS, neurological clinical specialist, Kaiser Roseville
RSVP?: No.
Davis
Thursday, 1/16, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Tonia Hafter, qigong instructor
Program: Demonstration of how qigong can improve the balance and gait of those with PD
RSVP?: No.
Walnut Creek
Saturday, 1/18, 10am-noon (speaker starts at 11am)
Guest Speaker: Rosa Canet-Aviles, PhD, scientific officer dealing with PD, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Topic: “Latest news about stem cell research”
RSVP?: No.
Lincoln
Tuesday, 1/21, 10-11am
Guest Speaker: Catherine McGregor, RN, MSN, Sacramento Area POLST Coalition
Topic: “Medical decisions when they count most”
RSVP?: No.
Auburn
Tuesday, 1/21, 1:30-2:30pm
Guest Speaker: Jean Kelly, Gold Rush Champions, the greater Sacramento valley chapter of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)
Program: Introduction to a retired companion dog, a therapy team, and the CCI program
RSVP?: No.
San Jose – The Villages
Tuesday, 1/21, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Dedra Jize, OT, CSA, geriatric care manager, Law Office of Roy W. Litherland, Campbell
Topic: “Knowing when it is time to change your living arrangements”
RSVP?: Required if you are not a resident of The Villages. Contact group leader in advance about access.
Napa YOPD (Young Onset PD)
Sunday, 1/26, 3-5pm (speaker starts about 4pm)
Guest Speaker: Gary Turchin, poet, artist, storyteller and PD activist
Program: Uplifting presentation on living with PD for 10 years
RSVP?: No.