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Dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by Parkinson's disease and related conditions. "Building Community for the Journey." |
"I am More than Parkinson's"
New from the California Parkinson's Disease Registry!!!!
Accomplishments and Updates
MANDATED REPORTING EXTENDED: On October, 12, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California State Assembly Bill (AB) 715, extending the sunset date for the Richard Paul Hemann Parkinson's Disease Program from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021. Deadlines for data submission for 2020 can be found on the CPDR website Click here
New FACT SHEET available: The end of September marked the third data submission deadline in the Parkinson's program. CPDR is now processing data received from one full year of mandated reporting (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019). This 2-page fact sheet provides an overview of operational highlights and data highlights from the registry. Download the fact sheet here.
Who We Are
The Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with Parkinson's, their families and carepartners throughout our region.
We live our motto, "Building Community for the Journey."
We live our motto, "Building Community for the Journey."
What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease that destroys the cells in the mid brain which produce "dopamine," one of the chemicals that transmits movement control signals. When approximately 80% of these cells no longer produce dopamine, one or more of PD's primary movement symptoms begin to appear: resting tremor; slowness of movement; stiffness; and/or gait or balance problems. Other symptoms such as small cramped handwriting, lack of arm swing, and decreased facial expression may appear. (continued click here)
Upcoming Events
2020 Annual Conference - October 24, 2020
With the assistance from a generous community of donors and volunteers, we are able to provide the following benefits for our region's Parkinson's community:
- Connect with over 37 support groups for people with PD and their caregivers
- Publish a quarterly journal, The Parkinson Path
- Present an annual education conference and tradeshow
- Provide respite opportunities for PD caregivers
- Offer housing safety modification opportunities through Rebuilding Together of Sacramento
- Present ParkinsonWISE® program for exercise and wellness professionals
- Support research for prevention and cure
- Actively promote community awareness
PANC is proud to facilitate a network of more than 37 area support groups. Please note that meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Contact the Support Group facilitator to verify meeting information.
What is ParkinsonWISE®? The Parkinson Association of Northern California partnered with Kaiser Permanente Neuroscience to provide targeted wellness education for fitness and wellness professionals that have clients with Parkinson's disease (PD) or those who want to work with this special group. To learn more about our ParkinsonWISE®trainings and to find ParkinsonWISE® certified trainers click the link above.
Our journal, The Parkinson Path, is provided to over 3,000 recipients throughout Northern California. The quarterly publication includes pertinent information and updates on events, support groups, services, new technologies, and articles provided by local PD experts.
