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ARTICLES

CarePartner

Geared towards the emotional health of CarePartners-those who love and partner in the care of someone with Parkinson's disease.  Emotional Well-being, Psychosis and Sleep issues

Mental Health

 Taking care of your emotional and mental health can have a positive impact on your physical health.  These articles focus on dealing with a new diagnosis, PD psychosis, Conquering apathy, dealing with feelings of depression, anxiety, shame and loss.

Non-Motor Symptoms

The non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's

while mostly hidden, can greatly disrupt everyday life. Featured here are articles

on nutrition, PD related psychosis and

sleep and bladder issues. 

Research

While research is crucial to finding a cure, understanding what is being studied, how it will help people with PD and how soon it will be available is paramount.  Here Dr. Khandhar talks about Stem Cell Research for PD.

Exercise

Exercise has been called the key drug for Parkinson's disease.   Highlighted articles focuse on posture, training ParkinsonWise trainers and Bladder workouts 

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Motor Symptoms

Motor symptoms of Parkinson's are for some the most troubling.  These articles address freezing, dystonia and posture issues.

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Preparedness-Planning

Be prepared - smart for eveyone-

-key for those with Parkinson's. 

Read here about Emergency room/hospital

stay preparedness, nutrition and how to proceed from initial diagnosis.

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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. 

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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. 

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The Parkinson Association of Northern California is pleased to be a member of Independent Parkinson’s Network (IPN), a consortium of organizations with common goals including finding a cure for Parkinson’s and supporting those who live with the disease.

 

IPN encourages collaboration, leverages organizational strengths, and maximizes efficiency within its member organizations. IPN members must demonstrate their credentials as independent nonprofit entities and provide programs and services that aim to improve the quality of life for all those affected by Parkinson's disease. To learn more about IPN, click here.

The Parkinson Association of Northern California is a 501(C)3 registered non-profit organization  #68-0372037

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