DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE LIVES OF
PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREPARTNERS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA "BUILDING COMMUNITY FOR THE JOURNEY" |
2023 Parkinson Association of Northern California Conference
Save the Date--Registration opens August 1
Featured Speakers |
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 |
Connect with Community
Q and A with the Panel |
Movement Breaks
Lunch and Snacks |
Exhibit Hall of Resources
Prizes and Fun |

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
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!
generous matching grant for Big Day of Giving!

Parkinson Awareness Month Webinar series
Wellness for those with PD
Panc was pleased to offer this webinar series--Please enjoy the recorded sessions below
Wellness for those with PD
Panc was pleased to offer this webinar series--Please enjoy the recorded sessions below
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
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
Parkinson Path Newsletter Winter 2023
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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."
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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Support Respite for Care Partners
Support Respite for Care Partners
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. |
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.
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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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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.
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.
Drop a check in the mail PANC
1024 Iron Point Rd #1046 Folsom CA 95630 |
Call to donate with a credit card
916-357-6641 |