Hurry Registration for In-Person Event closes 10/10/22!
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2022 Annual Education Conference
Come together for the PANC 2022 Education Conference, Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 8am – 3pm @the Grounds, Roseville, CA OR via Zoom link. Join us for current Parkinson's disease presentations, explore the sponsor/exhibit hall and participate in movement breaks. In-person attendees can enter a contest for prizes and receive lunch, a printed program, and conference tote. |
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ray Dorsey and his colleagues wrote Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a book that provides a prescription for ending the world’s fastest growing brain disease. Dr. Dorsey will be available for a book signing following his presentation. Purchase your book here. Limited supplies available at the conference.
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CPDR April 2022 Update
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The California Parkinson's Disease Registry Conference was broadcast on September 26, 2020
To view a recording (tambien en español) of the conference and to learn about the CPDR click here. |
"I am More than Parkinson's"
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 care partners throughout our region.
We live our motto, "Building Community for the Journey."
lives of people with Parkinson's, their families and care partners throughout our region.
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)
With 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 36 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
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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 ParkinsonWise button.
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Did you know that you can generate donations while shopping, at no extra cost?
Simply start your shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/68-0372037 to confirm "Parkinson Association of Northern California" as your charity of choice, and AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchase price to our organization. |
You may not know this, but your old car, truck, RV, motorcycle or boat can bring
rays of sunshine to PANC when you donate it [NONPROFIT]! We make the process easy; the pick-up is free, and you may even qualify for a tax deduction. Call 855-500-7433 or visit careasy.org to learn more. We’ll use the proceeds from the sale to continue to serve the Parkinson's Community. |
