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Acerca de PACN La Asociación de Parkinson del Norte de California (PANC) es una organización sin fines de lucro 501 (c)(3) dedicada a mejorar la vida de las personas con Parkinson (PWP), sus familias y cuidadores en toda nuestra región. En 1996, PANC se fundó en el garaje de una persona que necesitaba desesperadamente apoyo y recursos. Hoy facilitamos 40 grupos de apoyo para pacientes con Parkinson y sus cuidadores en todo el norte de California. ¡PANC también brinda subvenciones de relevo a familias necesitadas, desarrolla y presenta programas educativos sobre la EP, organiza una gran conferencia anual de educación, colabora con otras organizaciones sin fines de lucro, aboga en nombre de PWP y más! PANC es una organización independiente de Parkinson creada para servir a nuestra comunidad local. Todos los fondos se quedan en NorCal para ayudar a quienes más lo necesitan. Estamos extremadamente orgullosos del trabajo que hacemos y de la cantidad de personas a las que apoyamos colectivamente cada año. Grupo de apoyo en español de Sacramento Información del grupo aquí Este grupo es para las personas Hispanas y Latinos con Parkinson, sus familias y cuidadores. El grupo se reunirá el tercer martes del mes a las 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm en ACC Senior Center. Los miembros del grupo podrán interactuar con otras personas durante la reunión, compartir experiencias, y conexiones. Este grupo es gratuito y sin costo disponible para aquellos que viven en el condado de Sacramento.

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Educación y Eventos B e the D iff erenc e Fo r Somebody Today Will you help th ose living with Parkinson’s disease throughout Northern California? The heart of PANC is the co mmunity that we serve, and we inv ite you to participate as an integral part of this incredible work. PANC is an independent no n-profit that operates with limited resources. We are incredibly grateful for any financial assistance that helps accomplish our mission. Every dollar raised goe s dir ectly to providing support and kn owledge so individuals with Parkinson's disease, their carepartners, and family members, can continue to live full and productive lives. Donate A Vehicle HERE We can help! Create Your Own Fundraising Campaign HERE Employee Giving HERE Donate Online HERE Donate by Mail HERE Planned Giving HERE ebay for PANC HERE Donate Online Donate Online Pay online with a credit or debit card or with a check. You can include who you want to honor with your financial gift and an email or physical address, and we will notify that individual or a loved one that the donation was made. Easily become a valued sustaining donor by making your online donation repeat monthly. "Thank you PANC for all you do for us. Your information and support is greatly appreciated." -- PANC Constituent Mal or Phone Donation Mail or Phone Your Donation Call: 916-357-6641 with your credit or debit card from 9 am to 4 pm PST Monday to Friday Mail: Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) 1024 Iron Point Road, Suite 1046 Folsom, CA 95630 If your gift is in honor or in memory of someone, please include the following with your donation: Specify if the gift is "in honor of" or "in memory of" Name of person the gift is in honor or in memory of The name and address of the person whom you would like to receive an acknowledgement of your gift. (We do not include the donation amount when it notifies people of gifts in memory of or in honor of someone.) Planned Giving Planned Giving: The Help That Keeps Giving Wills, Trust and Bequests Making a charitable gift from your estate enables you to achieve financial and tax goals, as well as benefit the mission of the the Parkinson Association of Northern California. Include A bequest may be right for you if: You would like to make a gift to PANC. You want the flexibility to change your mind. You want continued access to your wealth, should you need it. You are concerned about outliving your resources. Tax-Wise Giving: Donating Stock A gift of stock may provide more benefits than a cash gift. When you make a gift of stock to the PANC, by eliminating the capital gains tax that would be due upon selling the stock, you receive tangible tax-savings and benefits while also supporting the humanitarian mission. A gift of stock may be right for you if: 1. You are holding stocks that have risen in value. If your stocks are highly appreciated, you may find yourself with a hefty tax bill when it comes time to sell. By using these securities as a gift, you can avoid the capital gains tax on any paper profit. 2. You would like to maximize your deduction while not affecting your liquidity. If you decide to make a gift of stock, you not only retain your cash assets, but you also receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock that you’ve owned for more than one year. Your gift of appreciated stock to the Parkinson Association of Northern California helps ensure that no one faces life’s darkest moments alone. We couldn’t be where we’re needed most without the support from people like you. DAF: Donor Advised Funds Consider donating to PANC from your donor-advised fund. Work directly with your sponsoring organization Please make checks payable to: Parkinson Association of Northern California 1024 Iron Point Rd #1046 Folsom CA 95630 Qualified Charitable Distribution from Your IRA Satisfy your required minimum distribution while helping those in need. What is a qualified charitable distribution? A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a distribution of funds from your IRA (other than a SEP or SIMPLE IRA) directly to a qualified charitable organization, such as PANC. Because the gift goes directly to the charity without passing through your hands, the dollar amount of the gift may be excluded from your taxable income up to a maximum of $100,000 annually, with some exceptions. Please consult your tax advisor for information regarding your specific exceptions. To learn more about QCDs, please visit IRS.gov » Who can make a qualified charitable distribution? QCDs can be made by IRA owners who are age 70 1/2 or older. QCDs made prior to the age you are required to take a minimum distribution from your retirement assets (pre-Required Minimum Distribution QCDs) will not reduce or otherwise impact future Required Minimum Distribution. Your tax advisor can provide additional information on your situation. Many individuals who are required to take money from their IRA but do not need it for living expenses have chosen to make QCDs from their IRAs to support the work of the PANC. This may make sense for you too! To learn more about eligibility, please visit IRS.gov » How do I make a qualified charitable distribution to the Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC)? Your QCD must be made directly from your IRA custodian to PANC on your behalf. Each financial institution has its own process for initiating a qualified charitable distribution. Many retirement plan administrators require you to use their distribution forms and comply with other requirements, so follow your financial institution’s forms and procedures to ensure you receive any potential tax benefits associated with this gift. Donate A Car About Donate A Vehicle Donating your car, truck, or boat is easy, and your gift is tax-deductible! The proceeds from the sale of your old car, truck, RV, motorcycle or boat can benefit the services of PANC. The process is easy, vehicle pick-up is free, and you may even qualify for a tax deduction. Call 855-500-7433 or click here for CARS (Charitable Adult Rides and Services) to learn more. CARS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps thousands of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada increase their fundraising and acquire new contributors through turn-key vehicle and real estate donation programs. Since 2003, CARS has returned more than $300 million to their various partners throughout the U.S. PANC has received the proceeds of sales through this program, and it works! Donate A Vehicle Create Your Own Fundraiser About Create an Online Fundraiser or Host an In-person One! Other than direct donations, you can help PANC raise funds in a couple of other ways. Coming Soon! Employee Giving About Workplace Giving Programs Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. To find out if your company will match gifts to PANC, please check with your company. Mail your matching gift form to: Parkinson Association of Northern California 1024 Iron Point Road, #1046 Folsom, CA 95630

Educación y Eventos 2026 Education Conference Information Coming Soon! Watch the 2024 Conference here or fast forward, reverse and rewatch the parts you are most interested in 2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors List Here Click below to purchase the 2025 video recording 2025 PANC Education Conference Program here 2025 Annual Education Conference Video Recording If you did not register for the PANC Annual Education Conference, but would like the video recording and ancillary resources, they are available for $25. PANC will email a receipt and then the links to you upon purchase. The More to Parkinson's session, comedy act, and afternoon movement break are not included. Many thanks to our Sponsors

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Acerca de PACN Contact information Rebuilding Together P.O. Box 255584 Sacramento, CA 95825 E-mail Phone: 916-455-1880 REBUILDING SACRAMENTO Rebuilding Together is a leading national nonprofit in safe and healthy housing with more than 40 years of experience. It is a volunteer organization and funded by a variety of private and county resources. In support of improved home health safety for people with Parkinson's, PANC offers monetary subsidies for the installation of approved health and safety items. This program is provided exclusively by Rebuilding Together and currently is available only to Sacramento residents. To receive a PANC subsidy for retrofitting in your home, please review the following details: Individuals may apply to PANC for Rebuilding Together support one time per each 12 month period Applicants must provide a physician’s note to PANC stating the individual has PD Applicants must reside in Sacramento County Applicant must be able to assist with communications and meetings with Rebuilding Together PANC will notify the applicant and Rebuilding Together of the approval of eligibility The PD individual (or carepartner) will work directly with Rebuilding Together to arrange for an in-home assessment and subsequent services Rebuilding Together will provide the services (poles, grab bars, etc.) up to $100. If the amount of the service exceeds the value of the PANC subsidy, Rebuilding Together will make outside arrangements with the client Rebuilding Together invoices PANC for the cost of services agreed upon by home owner and PANC The Rebuilding Together subsidy value must be utilized within six months of approval

CLINICAL PROVIDERS Who should be on your care team? Neurologist A Movement Disorder Specialist is a neurologist who has completed two years of extra training (a fellowship) in movement disorders, a subspecialty in neurology. With this level of experience, a movement disorders specialist will be more familiar with the range of available PD medications, how they work, and their possible side effects. A specialist is also more likely to discuss the role of clinical trials. Your primary care provider will refer you to a neurologist. Neurologists will diagnose PD and manage medication. They will adjust medications based on symptoms and tests. LEARN MORE Speech Therapist Parkinson’s causes movements to become smaller and slower over time, which can impact the complex system of movements in the face, mouth, throat and chest involved in speaking and swallowing. Parkinson’s can affect awareness and perception, making it difficult for people with PD to recognize speech, voice and swallowing changes. Working with a speech-language pathologist is the main treatment for speech and swallowing difficulties in Parkinson’s. Early evaluation and treatment can improve quality of life and help reduce and manage more serious speech and swallowing issues later. LEARN MORE Physical Therapist Physical therapists can be helpful at all stages of PD. Exercise and staying active play important roles in living well with Parkinson's disease (PD), from diagnosis throughout the course of disease. Physical therapy helps people with PD keep moving. Recent research suggests that physical therapy — including gait and balance training, resistance training and regular exercise — may help improve or maintain PD symptoms. PT's can create exercise programs with a "Just Right Challenge" - not too easy and not too difficult. LEARN MORE Occupational Therapist Occupational therapists match your personal strengths with activities and an environment that will help you reach your goal. OT's role is to identify strategies that will allow you to continue doing activities that are important to you. Adapting activities of daily living as PD progresses. Bathing, grooming, toileting, cooking Increasing participation in meaningful activities through adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, neuromuscular reeducation, and so much more. Perform home health assessments to extend independence. LEARN MORE Psychologist It can be scary to address your mental health. Sharing your experiences may feel vulnerable. Sometimes it is easier sharing thoughts and emotions to a non-family member or friend. Psychologists and psychiatrists can provide strategies to manage depression, anxiety, hallucinations, and memory. Psychologists focus on therapy and counseling. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are qualified to prescribe medication and administer medical treatments for mental health disorders. LEARN MORE Nutritionist A balanced diet is a foundation of good health. For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a balanced diet is even more important. In PD, there are some foods that may help to ease symptoms and help brain health, while others can affect the way medications work. While there are many things about PD that cannot be changed, the informed choice of diet can help people to live better with the disease. Nutritionists can develop customized meal plans for their clients. They can make adjustments as PD progresses and swallowing challenges arise. LEARN MORE Ophthalmologist Visual deficits associated with PD may include: dry eyes, blurriness, double vision, abnormal saccades (rapid, jerky eye movements), difficulties with perception and identifying contrasts. Impaired vision can increase your risk of falling because you may not visually see things clearly or accurately and your depth perception may be affected. It is strongly encouraged to be proactive and have routine eye exams with ophthalmologists to monitor eye health. Optometrists = primary eye care. Ophthalmologist = specialized training in diagnosing and treating eye diseases. LEARN MORE Dentist People with Parkinson’s disease face specific challenges related to oral health, but with proper care, many of these challenges can be managed. It is important for patients, caregivers, and dental professionals to work together to ensure that oral health is prioritized, and that both preventive and therapeutic strategies are implemented to maintain a healthy mouth. Regular dental visits, proper oral hygiene habits, and a holistic approach to managing Parkinson’s symptoms are key to supporting the dental health of people with Parkinson’s disease. LEARN MORE COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES Products and practices taken alongside ("complement") conventional medicine. MANIPULATIVE THERAPIES Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine. It involves a therapist inserting thin needles at particular points on your body. Traditional practitioners believe that energy flows round the body through channels which, when blocked, can cause illness. The role of acupuncture is used to unblock the channels. Qualified practitioners make acupuncture safe. Some minor side effects are short-lived, but may include: slight pain, bleeding or bruising where the needle pierced the skin, and feeling sick, drowsy, or faint after treatment. Some studies suggest it may help ease chronic back and neck pain, and reduced frequency of headaches. Acupuncture is not regulated by the government. LEARN MORE Acupressure Similar to acupuncture but without the needles, acupressure targets "acupoints" along Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) body's 14 meridians or energy-carrying channels. TCM theory that energy ("Qi") flows along highways (meridians) and when they get blocked, it can be like a traffic jam. The idea behind acupressure is that pressing on these “acupoints” can help clear the traffic jam, letting your energy flow smoothly again. Acupressure is a type of massage you can do on your own. This treatment may reduce stress, relieve pain, digestive problems, and allergy symptoms, and help with sinus pressure. LEARN MORE Massage A massage therapist may use various techniques including stroking, kneading, and rubbing to manipulate the body using pressure. Massage may be gentle or vigorous and may focus on one area or the whole body. May help with circulation. Massage therapy should not hurt, although there may be some discomfort if pressure is applied to injured areas, or where your body is very tense. Massage may not be suitable for people with certain medical conditions, a history of blood clots, or weak or broken bones. LEARN MORE Chiropractor Chiropractic is a licensed health care profession that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Treatment typically involves manual therapy, often including spinal manipulation. Other forms of treatment, such as exercise and nutritional counseling, may be used as well. The purpose of the manipulations is to improve joint motion and function. Manipulations are most commonly done on the spine, but other parts of the body may also be treated in this way. Most commonly used for conditions involving the musculoskeletal (muscles and spinal) systems: muscles, bones, joints to relieve pain. LEARN MORE MIND & BODY PRACTICES Yoga Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being. There are many different yoga styles, ranging from gentle practices to physically demanding ones. Used by many for flexibility, stress relief, and relaxation. Some evidence that gentle yoga can improve mobility, balance, strength, and flexibility. There are many ways to find yoga classes: YouTube videos, gym classes, yoga studios LEARN MORE Meditation Meditation refers to a variety of practices that focus on mind and body integration and are used to calm the mind and enhance overall well-being Easy to learn, takes practice. May help reduce stress, improve concentration, decrease anxiety, improve sleep Many ways to find free meditation: Apps: UCLA Mindful, Insight Timer, Mindfulness Coach, Smiling Mind... YouTube videos Spotify & Apple Music LEARN MORE Tai Chi Originated as an ancient martial art in China. Involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. May be beneficial in improving and preventing falls in older adults and PD. Studies have shown small positive effects on quality of life and pain management. LEARN MORE ENERGY THERAPIES Reiki Developed in Japan. 'Reiki' translates to universal life energy in Japanese. Reiki is a complementary health approach in which practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above a person, with the goal of directing energy to help facilitate the person’s own healing response. Based on an Eastern belief in an energy that supports the body’s innate or natural healing abilities. Can help with stress, pain relief and mood. LEARN MORE Qi Gong Pronounced "chi gong." It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture. Improvement in balance, fall reduction, pain, constipation, and sleep. Dynamic (active) qigong techniques primarily focus on body movements, especially movements of the whole body or arms and legs. Meditative (passive) qigong techniques can be practiced in any posture that can be maintained over time and involve breath and mind exercises, with almost no body movement. LEARN MORE ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS Ayurveda Ayurveda is a traditional Indian medical system. It's called a system because it involves more than one technique. Each person has a different treatment plan. Combines treatments like diet and lifestyle advice, herb supplements, and physical treatments such as full-body massage and meditation. In practice for nearly 5,000 years. Emphasizes balance of mind, body and spirit with the environment and restoring harmony. LEARN MORE Cannabis Medical marijuana is legal in California for adults over the age of 21 years old. Everyone has different reactions to medical marijuana. Studies have not clearly supported the use of marijuana for PD. Small studies with possible benefits: Anxiety, depression, neuropathic pain, anxiety Improves sleep quality, fewer disturbances, decreased time to fall asleep Reduction of neuropathic pain LEARN MORE Chinese Medicine In existence for nearly 3,000 years. Called "Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)" Focuses on restoring balance of life force (chi). TCM practitioners use various psychological and/or physical approaches (such as acupuncture and tai chi) as well as herbal products to address health problems. Incorporates herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, and dietary modification. LEARN MORE Homeopathy Homeopaths believe conditions can be cured by giving someone an extremely diluted dose of a remedy that, in large doses, would trigger the symptoms. Homeopathic products come from plants (such as red onion, arnica [mountain herb], poison ivy, belladonna [deadly nightshade], and stinging nettle), minerals (such as white arsenic), or animals (such as crushed whole bees). Treatments are individualized to each client. Developed in Germany over 200 years ago. LEARN MORE

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