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    • Brian Grant Foundation June 2022 Classes
    • Davis Phinney Foundation 6/16 YOPD Council 6/21 Exercise + Freezing of Gait, 6/24 Motor Symptoms
    • Family Caregiver Alliance Webinairs - June & July 2022
    • Michael J Fox Foundation 7/21 Telehealth and PD,, 12/3 PD IQ & You Oakland CA
    • Parkinson 's Foundation Webinars, zoom mtgs
    • Parkinson Voice Project - Speech exercises Daily 8 AM Info session 2nd Tu
    • Shining Care-Redding CA Lunch and Learn events
    • PD Active 6/11 Speaker Forum, Brain Training class Zoom Calendar of exercise, dance, singing & speech classes
    • PMD Alliance June Classes
    • World Parkinson Coalition 2022 Research spotlight 7/12, 9/13, 11/15/22 Sing-A-Long 6/8/22
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​​DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE LIVES OF
PEOPLE  ​WITH ​PARKINSON'S,
​THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREPARTNERS​.
​

 
​​"BUILDING COMMUNITY​ FOR THE JOURNEY"
Donate​
​Thank you to everyone who donated on
​Big Day of Giving 2022.
Thanks to a generous grant from the 
​Jerome H. and Wanda S. Hart Fund
all donations were matched 100%! 
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Thank you to the 
​Embarcadero Lions Club 
for organizing and hosting the

5th Annual Robert G Smith Walk to Cancel Out Parkinson's

We came, we walked and talked and raised money for PANC!

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Thank you to our Generous Sponsors!
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Weintraub Tobin
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​Lions Club
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​Caregiver Support Group Via Zoom-​Share, Vent Laugh and Feel less alone
Find a PD or Caregiver
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​PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON FALL RISK

S.A.C. Neurophysiology Lab at Sacramento State is conducting a study to better understand the associations between physical activity and fall risk in those with Parkinson’s disease.
​Participation in this study is entirely voluntary.
​All responses will be confidential. 
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​You may qualify if you:
Are older than 18 years of age
Have Parkinson’s disease (PD)
Can read English
Have access to a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smart phone with internet connection
​Read Flyer here   
For more information email Dr. Matt Brown, PhD.
at  
khs-sacneurophyslab@csus.edu 

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Parkinson’s Disease sleep study clinical trial at​ UC Davis Health.


Sleep problems are some of the most  common non-motor symptoms reported in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Disrupted sleep affects your quality of life, mood, performance, and risk for accidents.
​The goal of this trial is to test the best amount of Light Therapy to improve sleep in Parkinson’s Disease patients.  
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​What is Light Therapy? 
Light Therapy uses light and not medicine to treat a problem. Light Therapy has successfully been used for people with seasonal affective disorder, jet lag, and shift work. 
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For More information click for Patient Brochure


Information can also be found on the NeuroNEXT website: http://www.neuronext.org
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​Para realizar una llamada
a través de California Relay,
sólo tiene que llamar
al número de teléfono
​siguiente sin cargo: 
​
Español: 1-800-855-3000 
Recursos en español
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. 
View Conference 2020 & CPDR Information

"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."​

​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
Our Programs
​The Parkinson Association of Northern California is proud to facilitate a network of more than 39 area support groups. Please note that meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Contact the Support Group facilitator to verify meeting information. 
Support Groups
PARKINSONWISE®
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.
Our newsletter, The Parkinson Path, is provided to over 3,500 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. ​
Get the Parkinson Path
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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.
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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.
Car donation-start now
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1024 Iron Point Rd #1046 Folsom CA 95630
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​Our Mission

​​The Parkinson Association of Northern California is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with Parkinson's, their families, and care partners throughout our region. 

La Asociación de Parkinson del Norte de California se dedica a mejorar la vida de las personas con Parkinson, sus familias y los compañeros de cuidado. 

​Contacts

Email: panc@panctoday.org
Mailing Address:
Parkinson Association of Northern California
1024 Iron Point Road, #1046
​Folsom, CA 95630


Phone: (916) 357-6641
If you'd like more information please call the office 
(hours vary, so leave a message and we'll get back to you)
Para realizar una llamada a través de California Relay,
​sólo tiene que llamar al número de teléfono siguiente sin cargo: 

Español: 1-800-855-3000 
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​PANC is a 501(c)(3)   Tax ID #68-0372037
  • PANC Home
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Medical Advisory Panel
    • Privacy Policy
    • Annual Report & 990's
  • Contact Us
  • About Parkinson's
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Recently Diagnosed
    • PD Carepartners
    • Clinical Trials
    • Exercise!
    • Helpful Resources
    • PD Webinars & Classes
    • Guide to Specialist
    • Summer Heat and PD
    • Local Transportation Information
    • Reflections from the Parkinson's Community
    • Articles
  • Español
    • Sobre PANC
    • Clases y recursos
  • Ways to Support
    • Donate Online
    • Donate by Mail or Phone
    • Sponsorships
    • CAREPARTNER RESPITE SUPPORT
    • Be A Sustaining Donor
    • Planned Giving
    • AmazonSmile
    • Become a Support Group Facilitator
    • Other Ways to Give
  • Programs/Support Groups
    • Support Groups
    • Respite Care
    • Parkinsonwise
    • Parkinsonwise Trained Professionals
    • Rebuilding Together
    • Other PD Support Groups in CA
    • Shelter in Place Info series
    • Past Conference videos/info >
      • CA PD Registry 9/20 Conference Video
      • 2019 Videos
      • 2017 Conference Video
      • 2021 Conference
  • Newsletter
  • Other PD classes/events
    • Brian Grant Foundation June 2022 Classes
    • Davis Phinney Foundation 6/16 YOPD Council 6/21 Exercise + Freezing of Gait, 6/24 Motor Symptoms
    • Family Caregiver Alliance Webinairs - June & July 2022
    • Michael J Fox Foundation 7/21 Telehealth and PD,, 12/3 PD IQ & You Oakland CA
    • Parkinson 's Foundation Webinars, zoom mtgs
    • Parkinson Voice Project - Speech exercises Daily 8 AM Info session 2nd Tu
    • Shining Care-Redding CA Lunch and Learn events
    • PD Active 6/11 Speaker Forum, Brain Training class Zoom Calendar of exercise, dance, singing & speech classes
    • PMD Alliance June Classes
    • World Parkinson Coalition 2022 Research spotlight 7/12, 9/13, 11/15/22 Sing-A-Long 6/8/22
  • PANC Events
    • Save the Date 8/19 & 20/2022 SG Facilitator Workshop
    • Save the Date 10/22/22 PANC Annual Education Conference
  • DONATE