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​​DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE LIVES OF
PEOPLE ​WITH ​PARKINSON'S,
​THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREPARTNERS​
THROUGHOUT 
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

 
​​"BUILDING COMMUNITY​ FOR THE JOURNEY"
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2023 ​Parkinson Association of Northern California Conference
Save the Date--Registration opens August 1

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Featured Speakers ​

Indu Subramanian, M. D.
Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCLA and director of the VA's Southwest Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Care Center of Excellence in Los Angeles. She focuses on Integrative Medicine with a special interest in Yoga and Mindfulness.
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Dave Iverson
​Author of caregiving memoir, "Winter Stars", documentary filmmaker, retired broadcast journalist and person with Parkinson's Disease.
Dr. Michael Medina, Kaiser 
Apathy, Depression and Anxiety
​David Brandman, M. D., UC Davis
Updates on DBS and Neurosurgery

Movement Disorder Neurologists
Panel Discussion

Dr. Miguel Ruvalcaba, Kaiser
Dr. Stephen Nakano, Sutter
Dr Mai Vuong, Veterans Administration
​Dr. Christopher Campos, UC Davis
Dr Joh Snider, UC Davis
Dr. Suketu Khandar, Kaiser,  Moderator
Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang, UC Davis,  Moderator
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Connect with Community
Q and A with the Panel
Movement Breaks
Lunch and Snacks
Exhibit Hall of Resources
Prizes and Fun
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Thank you to all who donated on
Sacramento's Big Day Of Giving, May 4th!  


Your generous gifts will help us sustain and build upon 
our 39 Parkinson’s support groups, provide respite care grants for families in need, assist us in developing and providing innovative educational programming ​and resources and so much more!

Thank you all! 
Missed the day?-donate now

Special thanks to the Jerome H. and Wanda S. Hart Fund for providing a
​generous matching grant for Big Day of Giving!
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Parkinson Awareness Month Webinar series 
Wellness for those with PD 
​Panc was pleased to offer this webinar series--Please enjoy the recorded sessions below 

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Watch Recorded Webinars now
  • ​From April 6-"Finding Balance, Breath by Breath: Mindfulness for Navigating PD"   with Kimberly Carson (Brian Grant Foundation) and  introduction by Dr. Suketu Khandhar   https://youtu.be/0aq00yNxqO4​
  • From April 13 --"Nutrition Tips for Parkinson's" with Erin Nella (UC Davis) and introduction by                                       Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang     https://youtu.be/T3toSF4LCcc
  • From April 20 --"The Fundamentals of Joyful Exercise" with Sabrina Burri, PT (Kaiser Permanente) and                               introduction by  Dr. Nicklesh Thakur  https://youtu.be/whLQIHmjw0M
  • From April 27 --"Wellness Within the Context of Illness" with Dr. Eric Egli  (retired psychologist) and 
          introduction by Dr. Ehsan Hadi  https://youtu.be/BT53n1xn918​
The 2022 Annual PANC Education Conference.
WATCH THE FULL CONFERENCE HERE​


With assistance from a generous community of donors and volunteers, ​PANC provides the following benefits for our region's Parkinson's community:​
  • Connect with 40 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
Parkinson Path Newsletter  ​Winter 2023 
​Support groups in your home? ​Join via zoom
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​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."​

"I am More than Parkinson's"

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Sobre PANC
Recursos en español
​Remember a loved one. Honor a Friend.
​Support Respite for Care Partners
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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. 
View Conference 2020 & CPDR Information

​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)
​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. ​
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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
​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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Drop a check in the mail  PANC
1024 Iron Point Rd #1046 Folsom CA 95630
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​916-357-6641
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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 
Si le gustaría obtener más información por favor llame ​a la oficina.
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Copyright © 2020 Parkinson Association of Northern California. All rights reserved.
​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
    • Articles
  • Ways to Support
    • Donate Online
    • Donate by Mail or Phone
    • CAREPARTNER RESPITE SUPPORT
    • Be A Sustaining Donor
    • Planned Giving
    • Donate a Vehicle
    • AmazonSmile
    • Become a Support Group Facilitator
    • Other Ways to Give
  • Español
    • Sobre PANC
    • Clases y recursos
  • Programs/Support Groups
    • Support Groups
    • Respite Care
    • Parkinsonwise
    • Parkinsonwise Trained Professionals
    • Rebuilding Together
  • Newsletter
  • PD classes/events
    • Panc Events >
      • Test
    • Brian Grant Foundation Classes & Events
    • Davis Phinney Foundation -PD self 2023, Webinar series , Every Victory Counts Manual
    • Family Caregiver Alliance Webinars - MAY and June 23
    • Michael J Fox Foundation 4/20 Breakthrough! 3rd Th Webinar
    • Northstate Therapy Choir M & Th 1-2 pm
    • Parkinson 's Foundation Webinars, and events
    • Parkinson Voice Project - Speech exercises Daily 8 AM Info session 2nd Tu
    • PD Active Calendar of exercise, dance, singing & speech classes and support groups
    • PMD Alliance - Online and In person classes and support groups
    • World Parkinson Coalition WPC 7/2023, Sing-A-Long April 2023
  • DONATE