Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for September 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.
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. 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!
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Lodi
Monday, 9/1, 10-11am
Guest Speaker: Erin Vestal, DPT, NCS, physical therapist, Kaiser
Roseville and Lincoln
Topic: Exercise and PD
RSVP?: No.
Note: Meeting day changed for September only.
Placerville
Tuesday, 9/1, 1:30-3pm
Program: “Ask the Experts” – getting answers to questions using online resources
RSVP?: No.
Roseville
Tuesday, 9/1, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Richard Sauer, MD, neurologist, Roseville
Topic: Q&A regarding PD
RSVP?: No.
Soquel (Santa Cruz County)
Wednesday, 9/2, 1-2:30pm
Program: “DBS Without the BS” – panel discussion with group members who have had DBS surgery
RSVP?: No.
Chico
Wednesday, 9/2, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Scott Nichols, MD, psychiatrist, Enloe Behavioral Health
Topics: Physical and psychological changes in PD
RSVP?: No.
San Jose/Willow Glen
Friday, 9/4, 10-11:45am (guest speaker starts about 10:20am)
Guest Speaker: Casey Halpern, MD, neurosurgeon, Stanford University
Topic: DBS for Parkinson’s Disease
RSVP?: No.
Visalia
Friday, 9/4, 10:30am-noon
Program: “Nutrition” video
RSVP?: No.
El Dorado Hills
Tuesday, 9/8, 12-2pm
Program: Split into two groups – those with PD and caregivers
RSVP?: No.
Bakersfield
Tuesday, 9/8, 2-4pm
Guest Speaker: Someone from San Joaquin Community Hospital
Topics: Skin cancer and melanoma awareness
RSVP?: No.
Pacific Grove (Monterey County)
Tuesday, 9/8, 3-4:30pm
Guest Speaker: Jaya Faye Paley, PolesForMobility.com
Topic: Pole walking for balance and maintaining mobility
RSVP?: No.
Palo Alto YOPD (Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease)
Tuesday, 9/8, 6:30-8pm
Guest Speaker: Freddy Silva, coach, Rock Steady Boxing Peninsula, San Mateo
Topic: Innovative exercise for Parkinson’s
RSVP?: Yes, preferred if this is your first time. Contact group leader Martha Gardner
Palo Alto/Avenidas
Wednesday, 9/9, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Stephne Lencioni, LCSW, certified geriatric care manager
Topics: How long can I live at home with Parkinson’s? Why would I need to move? Where to? And how can a geriatric care manager help?
RSVP?: No.
Millbrae/Magnolia
Thursday, 9/10, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Susie Fazlollahi, account executive, AbbVie
Topic: Duopa – a new Parkinson’s treatment
RSVP?: No.
Stockton
Thursday, 9/10, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Alison Quinn, RD, dietitian, O’Connor Woods
Topic: Importance of good nutrition
RSVP?: No.
San Francisco DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
Thursday, 9/10, 6-8pm
Guest Speaker: Greg Tranah, PhD, CPMC Research Institute
Topic: Mitochondrial DNA and its possible role in PD
RSVP?: Preferred. Contact Monica Volz
Fresno
Saturday, 9/12, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker: Jeri Williams, MD, movement disorder specialist, private practice, Bakersfield
Topic: Living well with Parkinson’s
RSVP?: No.
Yuba City (Tri-County)
Monday, 9/14, 1-2pm
Guest Speaker: Carolyn Washington, education and outreach coordinator, HICAP Services of Northern California, West Sacramento office
Topic: Unraveling the mysteries of Medicare and other health insurance
RSVP?: No.
Lakeport
Monday, 9/14, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Phil Myers, PDF Parkinson’s Research Advocate, Lakeport
Topic: PD research status
RSVP?: No.
Auburn
Tuesday, 9/15, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Christine Shade, DPT, NCS, physical therapist, Kaiser Roseville Rehabilitation Services
Topic: Exercise for PD patients
RSVP?: No.
San Jose/The Villages
Tuesday, 9/15, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Bret Garduno, account executive, AbbVie
Topic: Duopa – a new Parkinson’s treatment
RSVP?: Yes, required if you are not a resident of The Villages. Call 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.
Sunnyvale DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
Wednesday, 9/16, 1:30-3:30pm
Program: Video on DBS
RSVP?: No.
Modesto
Wednesday, 9/16, 1:30-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Bret Garduno, account executive, AbbVie
Topic: Duopa – a new Parkinson’s treatment
RSVP?: No.
Sacramento/Arden Arcade
Thursday, 9/17, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker: Representative from Rebuilding Together
RSVP?: No.
Walnut Creek
Saturday, 9/19, 9am-noon (speaker begins at 10:45am)
Guest Speaker: Rita Gandhy, MD, movement disorder specialist, The Parkinson’s Institute, Sunnyvale
Topics: Current and future advances in PD research and treatment
RSVP?: No.
Antioch
Saturday, 9/19, 10am-noon
Program: Discussion on DBS (deep brain stimulation)
RSVP?: No.
Santa Rosa/Oakmont Village
Saturday, 9/19, 1-2:30pm
Guest Speaker: Susie Fazlollahi, account executive, AbbVie
Topic: Duopa – a new Parkinson’s treatment
RSVP?: No.
Sacramento Post-DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) at Kaiser
Monday, 9/21, 10am-noon
Program: Discussion of behavioral concerns
RSVP?: Yes, required. Call Kaiser Sacramento Neuroscience Reception Desk, 916-973-6860.
Mill Valley (Marin County)
Tuesday, 9/22, 1-3pm (guest speaker is 1-2pm)
Guest Speaker: Colleen Fischer, Moving Day Bay Area coordinator, National Parkinson Foundation
Topics: NPF’s services and Moving Day program
RSVP?: No.
Napa Young Onset PD (YOPD)
Sunday, 9/27, 3-5pm (speaker starts at 4pm)
Guest Speaker: Rafael Eldor, recent speaker at TEDxIDC, and PD patient visiting from Israel
Topic: Beating PD through dance
RSVP?: No.