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June 2015, Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings – Guest Speakers or Programs, Northern/Central California

June 1, 2015 By Stanford Parkinson's Community Help

Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for June 2015.  Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you.

Do you need to know the meeting location, day/time, contact info, and how to RSVP if required?  Please refer to the Stanford Parkinson’s website for all Northern and Central California support groups.

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Lodi
Monday, 6/1, 10-11am
Discussion Topics:  What makes life with PD easier; what are the
positives with PD?
RSVP?:  No.

San Andreas (Calaveras County)
Tuesday, 6/2, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker:  Terese Dell’Orto, speech/language pathologist, Sonora
Regional Medical Center
Topic:  Parkinson’s Speech and Swallowing
RSVP?:  No.

Placerville
Tuesday, 6/2, 1:30-3pm
Discussion Topics:  Impact of diet and certain foods on symptoms and
treatment of PD
RSVP?:  No.

San Francisco/Kaiser
Tuesday, 6/2, 4:30-6pm
Guest Speakers:  Rebecca Hartman, PT, and Debbie Hopkins, PT, Kaiser San
Francisco
Topic:  Physical Therapy for PD
RSVP?:  No.

Soquel (Santa Cruz County)
Wednesday, 6/3, 1-2:30pm
Discussion Topic:  Parkinson’s medications
RSVP?:  No.

San Jose/Willow Glen
Friday, 6/5, 10-11:45am  (program starts about 10:20am)
Guest Speaker:  Jocelyn Scherr, Advancement Officer, Michael J. Fox
Foundation
Topic:  Latest research advancements funded by the MJFF
RSVP?:  No.
Note for June meeting only:  meeting is in the chapel

Visalia
Friday, 6/5, 10:30am-noon
Discussion Topics:  Walk that got rained out; Update from symposium
group leader attended
RSVP?:  No.

Santa Rosa (Sonoma County)
Saturday, 6/6, 1-3:15pm  (guest speaker from 1-2pm)
Guest Speaker:  Wynnelena Canio, MD, geriatric medicine, Kaiser Santa Rosa
Topic:  Cognitive Changes with PD
RSVP?:  No.

Yuba City (Tri-County)
Monday, 6/8, 1-2pm
Guest Speaker:  Bill Fuller, Yuba City Fire Department representative
RSVP?:  No.

Bakersfield
Tuesday, 6/9, 2-4pm
Guest Speaker:  chiropractor used by a group member
RSVP?:  No.

Palo Alto
Wednesday, 6/10, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker:  Neng Huang, MD, PhD, movement disorder specialist,
Valley Parkinson’s Clinic, Los Gatos
Topic:  Parkinson’s Medications — Most Commonly Used, New on the
Market, and What’s in the Pipeline
RSVP?:  No.

Oakland
Thursday, 6/11, 1:30-3pm
Program:  “Capturing Grace,” a film by Dave Iverson.  Special guest is
Claudine Naganuma, artistic director, dNaga Dance Company
RSVP?:  No.

Millbrae
Thursday, 6/11, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker:  Ryan Watts, PhD, director of neuroscience department,
Genentech
Topic:  Development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases
RSVP?:  No.

Stockton
Thursday, 6/11, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker:  Karren Hittle, physical therapist, O’Connor Woods Community
Topics:  Walking, posture, correct use of a walker, and possible value
of walking sticks
RSVP?:  No.

Fresno
Saturday, 6/13, 10am-noon
Program:  Showing PDF video “Diagnosis Parkinson’s Disease: You Are Not
Alone.”  Then breakout groups for those with PD and caregivers.
RSVP?:  No.

Lincoln
Tuesday, 6/16, 10-11am
Guest Speaker:  Becca Danielsen, RN, Personal Medication Management,
Greater Roseville Area
Topic:  Senior Med Tips and More
RSVP?:  No.

San Jose/The Villages
Tuesday, 6/16, 2-3:30pm
Discussion Topics:  You are not alone – share insights and solutions you
have discovered while living with PD
RSVP?:  Yes, required if you are not a resident of The Villages. You
must phone group leader Alice Pratte, 408-223-8033, in advance as your
name must be put on a list of those authorized to enter this gated
community.

San Jose/Berryessa
Wednesday, 6/17, 1-2:30pm
Guest Speaker:  Theresa Najjar, PT, NCS, founder and therapist, Synaptic
Physical Therapy
Topic:  Exercise is Medicine
RSVP?:  No.

Merced
Thursday, 6/18, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker:  Marco Lopez Vizcarra, MD, neurologist, Dignity Health,
Merced
RSVP?:  No.

Davis
Thursday, 6/18, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker:  Michelle Payne, speech/language pathologist, UC Davis
Topics:  Swallowing and Voice Disorders in PD – Evaluation and Treatment
RSVP?:  No.

Walnut Creek
Saturday, 6/20, 10am-noon  (speakers begin at 10:45am)
Topic:  Moving On Up with Parkinson’s Disease – An experiential
potpourri of exercise and movement for PD
Presenter #1:  John Argue, The Art of Moving
Presenter #2:  Carol Fisher, Yoga, Movement, and Boot Camp for PD
Presenter #3:  Debbie Sternback, Dance Moves Me
Presenter #4:  Heather Kennedy, Hip Hop Dance
Presenter #5:  Woody Thompson, professional dancer
RSVP?:  No.

Antioch
Saturday, 6/20, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker:  Adrienne Hancik, PWR!-certified trainer
Topic:  Value of Exercise for People with PD
RSVP?:  No.

Sacramento Post-DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
Wednesday, 6/24, 2:30-4:30pm
Topic:  Non-motor Concerns
Speaker #1:  Michelle Payne, speech/language pathologist, UC Davis
Topic #1:  Swallowing and voice changes in Parkinson’s Disease
Speaker #2:  Debra Kahn, MD, psychiatrist, UC Davis
Topic #2:  Mood changes and apathy following DBS placement
Speaker #3:  Alexandra “Sasha” Duffy, DO, movement disorders
fellow, UC Davis
Topic #3:  Orthostatic hypotension – what is it and what do we do about it?
Speaker #4:  Jennifer Rothschild, MD, MPH, urologist, UC Davis
Topic #4:  Lower urinary tract dysfunction in patients with Parkinson’s
Disease
RSVP?:  Yes, required.  Please phone Karla Lindstrom, UC Davis,
916-734-6282.
Note for June meeting only:  will be held on the 4th Wednesday

Mill Valley (Marin County)
Tuesday, 6/28, 1-3pm  (guest speaker from 1-2pm)
Guest Speaker:  David Robbins
Topic:  Fighting Parkinson’s Through Art – Finding Something You Are
Passionate About
RSVP?:  No.

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