Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for July 2014.
Please see the Stanford APDA website for the meeting location, day/time, contact info, and RSVP details (if an RSVP is required or preferred) for all Northern and Central California support groups:
http://parkinsons.stanford.
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 summer,
Robin Riddle
parkinsons.stanford.edu
650-724-6090
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San Andreas (Calaveras County)
Tuesday, 7/1, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker: Jasmine Lipscomb, RN, Interim Healthcare, Jackson
Topic: Maintaining a healthy brain
RSVP?: No.
Hollister
Tuesday, 7/1, 1:30-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Stanley Johnson, pharmaceutical rep, Health Diagnostics
Topic: Genetic testing for movement disorders
RSVP?: No.
Santa Cruz
Wednesday, 7/2, 12:30-2pm
Guest Speaker: Josh Novic, MD, neurologist, Palo Alto Medical
Foundation, Santa Cruz
RSVP?: No.
Lodi
Monday, 7/7, 10-11am
Guest Speaker: Kim Garcia, speech therapist, Lodi Health Outpatient Center
Topic: An interactive presentation on LSVT LOUD speech therapy for PD
RSVP?: No.
Palo Alto Young Onset (diagnosed at age 50 or younger)
Tuesday, 7/8, 6:30-8pm
Guest Speaker: John Berdoulay, physical therapist, Kaiser Redwood City
Topic: An interactive demonstration of PD exercise
RSVP?: Yes, if you are a first-time attendee. Contact group leader.
PD and Parkinsonism (LBD, PSP, CBD, MSA) Caregiver Symposium
Final registration deadline – Tuesday, 7/8, 11pm , or when all the
seats are taken
Symposium – Saturday, 7/12, 8am to 4:15pm, Crowne Plaza Foster City
parkinsons.stanford.edu/cgr_
Fee is $50. Includes breakfast, delicious lunch, and great program!
Family caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited
Questions? Contact Robin, 650-724-6090, rriddle@stanford.edu
Roseville (different day, time, location, and RSVP requirement for
July meeting only)
Wednesday, 7/9, 1-3pm
Location: John’s Incredible Pizza, Roseville.
Guest Speaker: Stuart Isaacson, MD, medical director, Parkinson’s
Research & Education Foundation, Boca Raton, Florida
RSVP?: Yes. Call Hap or Shelley Butler, 916-726-1573
Note: lunch and talk sponsored by pharmaceutical company
Palo Alto
Wednesday, 7/9, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Kathleen Poston, MD, movement disorder specialist,
Stanford University
Topic: “Am I Receiving the Best Treatment for My PD?”
RSVP?: No.
Stockton
Thursday, 7/10, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Preeti Oza, PhD, physical therapist, University of
the Pacific, Stockton
Topic: Exercises for People with Parkinson’s
RSVP?: No.
Redding
Friday, 7/11, 1-3pm
Guest Speaker: Shelley Von Berg, PhD, speech therapist, CSU Chico
Topic: “LOUD Crowd”
RSVP?: No.
Fresno
Saturday, 7/12, 10am-noon. New location at DHHSC.
Guest Speaker: Matthew Norton, DC, chiropractor
Topic: Chiropractic adjustments to benefit those with PD
RSVP?: No.
Yuba City (Tri-County)
Monday, 7/14, 1-2:30pm
Guest Speaker: Nicklesh Thakur, DO, movement disorder specialist,
Sutter Medical, Sacramento
Topic: Updates on Parkinson’s treatment, including surgical options
RSVP?: No.
Lakeport
Monday, 7/14, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Bill Kearney, North Lake Pharmacy
Topics: Drug interactions, Parkinson’s medications, etc.
RSVP?: No.
Auburn
Tuesday, 7/15, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speakers: Fred Stapleton and Tom Bollum, National Aging in
Place Council (NAIPC) of Greater Sacramento
Topic: Services you need for a life at home
RSVP?: No.
San Jose – The Villages
Tuesday, 7/15, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Judith London, PhD, psychologist
Topic: “Keeping your brain in tip-top shape! And what is normal aging?”
RSVP?: Required if you are not a resident of The Villages. Contact
group leader in advance about access.
Pacific Grove (Monterey County)
Tuesday, 7/15, 3-4:30pm
Guest Speaker: Jennifer D’Attilio, speech/language pathologist,
Central Coast Language & Learning Center
Topic: “Voice and Speech Therapy for People with Parkinson’s”
RSVP?: No.
Modesto
Wednesday, 7/16, 1-3pm. Note new location at Trinity Presbyterian.
Program: Show KVIE Viewfinder’s “Living with Parkinson’s” TV program
RSVP?: No.
Sacramento – Arden Arcade
Thursday, 7/17, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker: Ehsan Hadi, MD, neurologist, Mercy Hospital, Sacramento
RSVP?: Yes, if you are not a regular member of this group. Contact
group leader in advance.
Davis
Thursday, 7/17, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Sheila Ross Barrett, physical therapist, Austin, Texas
Topic: Safety and convenience in the home for people with Parkinson’s
RSVP?: No.
Walnut Creek
Saturday, 7/19, 10am-noon (guest speaker from 11am-noon)
Guest Speaker: Carol Fisher, registered yoga teacher, Walnut Creek
Topic: PD movement and exercise strategies to improve daily living
RSVP?: No.
Mill Valley (Marin County)
Tuesday, 7/22, 1-3pm (guest speaker from 1-2pm)
Guest Speaker: Helen Garvy, Parkinson’s Cannabis Project
Topic: Cannabis (medical marijuana) and PD
RSVP?: No.
Fremont
Monday, 7/28, 7-9:30pm
Guest Speaker: Chrystallynn Pigee, AbbVie
Topic: New Parkinson’s advocacy program
RSVP?: No.
If you know of a PD support group meeting with a guest speaker,
please pass the info along!
Finally….if you copy this guest speaker information elsewhere,
please give credit to: Robin Riddle, Stanford APDA Information &
Referral Center. Credit is always appreciated 🙂