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.