Recursos PANC Durable Equipment Exchange -- Find Posted Items Here We are happy to provide this forum for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and loved ones to connect and share mobility-related items in the Northern California region. If you’re looking for new or gently used items, or you have items that could help others find independence and support, this forum is available to facilitate the community by connecting potential buyers and sellers of mobility-related items. To ensure a positive and respectful experience for all participants, please review the product listing guidelines here . Finding Posted Items and Contacting the Seller Start by browsing the posts of available items below to see if any item suits your needs. If you see something you’re interested in, contact the owner via the provided contact details. Please be respectful and patient in your communication. You are responsible to, on the terms with the owner, arrange a safe location for the exchange. Consider meeting the owner with a family member or friend or arrange for the delivery of items, of possible. You are responsible for taking necessary precautions to ensure your safety. No Warranties: By using this forum, all you acknowledge that PANC is offering this forum without warranty and on an “as-is” basis. All posted items are offered by other users without a warranty and in “as-is” condition. You acknowledge that PANC does not guarantee nor take responsibility for the condition, function, or the sale of any items. Auto/Patient/Stair Lifts and Ramps No items posted Bed/Bath Safety No Items posted Exercise Equipment See items Mobility Devices and Recreational Equipment See Items Other No items posted

Educación y Eventos 2025 Annual Education Conference ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Saturday, October 18 Roebbelen Center @the Grounds 700 Event Center Drive, Rose ville 8:00 Registration and Vendor Tables 9:00 Welcome and Introductions 9:20 Approaches to Care Partnering 9:35 Keynote – Kat Hill 10:10 Tailoring Speech and Swallow Techniques 10:30am Morning break and Vendor Tables 10:50am Movement break 11:05am GI/GU and Pelvic Health Strategies 11:20 am Psychology of Parkinson's: Living Well Today and Tomorrow 11:35am Fund-a-need 11:45am Lunch & Vendor Tables 12:45pm Revisiting Dopamine 1:10pm Panel discussion — Technology Advancements that Help 1:45 pm Movement break 1:55pm Panel discussion — Movement Disorder Neurologists Q&A 2:45pm Closing & Vendor Tables Our Team. "It's a wonderful conference! The venue is great with plenty of room for PwP to navigate the exhibit hall without it being congested and a fall risk situation. Hats off to everyone who worked on bringing it to fruition and to the attendees and my fellow vendors. I love the intimacy of it and the beautiful connections I had with so many attendees who stopped by my booth. THANK YOU!!!" Conference Exhibitor We are gearing up for our popular Annual Education Conference on October 18 in Roseville, CA. The theme is, "Attitude is Everything -- Strategies for Success,” and we look forward to an audience of over 900 attendees (700+ in-person and 200+ virtually) from the Parkinson’s community. PANC can highlight your company as a valued sponsor and/or exhibitor and provide your product/service with significant exposure to this rapidly growing and information eager community. Our event attracts attendees with Parkinson’s disease, their family members/friends, and community professionals from all over who are interested in learning more about Parkinson’s and its impact. The program features highly sought-after PD experts, movement disorder specialists, neurologists, and others who will lead an information-packed day of education, resources, and support. We look forward to seeing you on October 18! Questions: Contact Jan Whitney at 916-390-7366 or jan@panctoday.org Participation Opportunities Sponsors receive full benefits (see chart below) and exhibit table in main program space. Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 (see benefits below) Platinum Sponsor: $6,000 (see benefits below) Gold Sponsor: $3,000 (see benefits below) Silver Sponsor: $2,000 (see benefits below) Exhibit space- only is $400 and includes 6' table, two conference attendance tickets, company name on the conference webpage and in event program. Tables are located in front lobby. Sponsorship Benefit s Include: Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration CLICK HERE Empower Growth

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Educación y Eventos It does take a village. As a small non-profit,we are always in need of extra hands so we can efficiently and effectively serve the NorCal Parkinson's community. If you have a little extra time and a passion to help, we'd love for you to join our team! Educación y Eventos

Acerca de PACN "The respite support gave me a break from caring for my hubby. I didn't realize how much I needed some time away from my 'labor of love.' It's helped my energy and outlook. Thanks so much." Care Partner's Time Off As a care partner, your state of mind and overall health can impact your ability to provide the care your loved one needs, at the level you want to provide. You need to take care of yourself when taking care of someone with Parkinson’s disease, especially as they become more dependent on you. To support those who are devoted to caring for an individual with PD, PANC makes available respite grants in most of our coverage regions that can provide care partners with an opportunity to take some "time off" as their loved ones are cared for by a qualified outside agency. The program, supported solely by donations and sponsors of PANC, subsidizes some of the cost of caregivers provided by Del Oro, Passages and Redwood Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC). The program is administered only through the CRC's with the following counties served: Del Oro CRC: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba Redwood CRC: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano Passages CRC: Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehema and Trinity. Contact the PANC office at 916-357-6641 or email us for the application. "I didn't realize how badly I needed support -- I was too busy caring for my husband to care for myself. A respite is a necessity, not a luxury." Respite Care Application Information Care partners of PwP's (Person with Parkinson's disease) may apply once per 12-month period for support. Applicants must provide a physician’s note stating the PwP's has PD. Applicant must be a care partner who is able to assist in meetings with the CRC and be authorized by the PwP's to discuss medical and psychological conditions, as well as physical functioning. Caregiver must be willing to participate in the CRC’s interview and support planning and be available to orient and train the respite caregivers as to the PwP’s needs. Care partner must not be receiving any public funding for caregiver services. Care partner and the PwP's must be residents of one of the counties served by the respective CRC's. Once the care partner application is approved by P ANC, the care partner will receive documentation of approval for respite care. PANC will also notify the CRC of the approval. Once the care partner receives PANC’s approval notice, the care partner must contact the CRC directly to initiate the process. The CRC will establish the care partner as a client of the CRC. As respite care resources are used, the CRC will bill PANC for payment. The Respite subsidy value should be used within six months of its approval and expires 6 months from the date of the award. Reapplication is available. Care partners and PwP's should comply with the CRC’s requests for communication, coordination and cooperation.

GET INVOLVED Our Work There are many ways to get involved in the Parkinson Association of Northern California. Whether its attending our conference, events, educational seminars, Support Groups, volunteering, or even making a donation, we welcome you to join us! Find A Support Group PANC is proud to host a network of more than 40 supp ort groups in throughout Northern California. People come to learn, share their stories of how they face the challenges to live well with PD. The camaraderie is always palpable and upbeat and there are no fees to attend. Find a Support Group Make a Contribution With your financial support, we can continue to invest in life-changing programs and services that support, strengthen, and empower our NorCal Parkinson's community. Make a special donation in honor or in memory of loved ones and see that gift grow on their behalf. Contributions Events & Education PANC offers opportunities throughout the year to both educate and raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease. Some programs are for specific audiences and others are open to anyone wanting to b e involved or learn more about PD. As funding increases, program development does too! Events & Education Join Our Team With a very small staff, volunteers who want to make a difference for people with Parkinson's are essential to the success of the organization . We have ample opportunities to become an integral part of the team including committee and Board members, Support Group facilitators, event volunteers, and more. Contact PANC at 916-357-6641 or email here if y ou are interested. Host a Fundraiser CLICK HERE Turn your passion into purpose and share the good work of PANC. H ost an in-person or online fundraiser to celebrate a birthday, a milestone, or just beca use, and help the NorCal Parkinson's community in the process. All you need is creativity, passion, and imagination to make a difference in so many lives. Thank you to the following 2024 website sponsors and all those who help underwrite the cost of PANC services

Acerca de PACN Nuestra historia 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. Nuestro equipo Boad of Directors Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Harry brings a wealth of Board and leadership experience to the PANC board. While professionally he is a water resource engineer, he has served on many nonprofit and professional Boards, including two Rotary Clubs, hospital foundations, water districts and the Tree Foundation of Kern County. Harry was diagnosed with PD in 2023 and since then he has been busy learning, exercising and volunteering in the PD community. He would like to strengthen the support community for PD and advance awareness of exercise in the treatment of PD. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Prior to retiring from the workforce, Jennifer was an Account Manager, working with several high tech companies in the Bay Area. Her second career was as a riding instructor (trained in England). She loves teaching horse riding to all ages, but especially time spent teaching children with disabilities. Jennifer was officially diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019. She started a support group where she lives, and exercises regularly with fellow Parkinsonians. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Carolyn has spent many years in early childhood education. She was the Executive Director of a non-profit child care agency in Southern California. She became a dedicated volunteer with the Parkinson's community during her late husband's battle with PD. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Ted is retired from newspaper and healthcare accounting and has had several close friends with PD. He is honored to serve on PANC’S board with our dedicated constituents, volunteers and staff. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Myron is a dedicated member of the Parkinson's community due to his late wife, Joan’s, battle with Parkinson's disease. He is a retired educator and is active in the River City Chorale. He leads the Elk Grove Support Groups for PD and Carepartners. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Anders is a corporate and healthcare attorney who counsels businesses, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations across California. Inspired to make a difference in the lives of those living with Parkinson’s disease, he is excited to bring his legal and business experience to PANC’s Board. Anders looks forward to expanding resources, support, and advocacy efforts for the Parkinson’s community. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Tom has been a fence contractor in Sacramento for 50 years. He is semiretired, allowing time with his wife who has PD. Tom and his wife have been on their PD journey for nearly half of their 41-year relationship. Tom hopes his experiences as a care partner will help him as a Director and Outreach Coordinator. He hopes to share his carepartner journey with others knowing, each person’s journey is unique. Tom will be sharing information about PANC 's services and support groups at local resource and health fairs. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Katelyn works in the medical industry for Insightec, specializing in advanced treatment options for patients with PD (focused ultrasound). Through her efforts, she aims to drive advancements in innovative care and create greater awareness about PD. By blending expertise and dedication, Katelyn strives to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those battling PD and ensuring they receive the support and treatment they deserve. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Vanessa brings significant experience as a registered pharmacist and businessperson to the PANC board. Having worked with people with Parkinson's and their families for many years, Vanessa is well versed on available adaptive and mobility devices. She is eager to share new innovations in assistive devices and promote PANC to the PD community. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Dr. Hart is a Movement Disorder specialist with University of California Davis in Sacramento. She has a special interest in PD, PSP and MSA and has training in using Deep Brain Stimulator(DBS) programming and botox injections for neurologic disorders. She hopes to further community outreach and research to improve the understanding of and care for individuals living with Parkinson's Disease and related disorders. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Kim is a retired registered nurse. Through volunteer work she started facilitating the Redding Parkinson Support Group in 2012. Since then she has had a close working relationship with PANC and volunteered on many of the committees. Her support group meets monthly, with an attendance of 45 -55, and has an annual conference every April with over 100 people attending. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Chris is a mechanical engineer turned contractor, who owns McIlwain Mobility Soulutions in the greater Sacramento area. His specialiity is helping people increase their independence and their ability to enjoy the great outdoors. He hopes to learn more about Parkinson's and inspire the PD communtiy to try new things, enjoy the outdoors and keep moving. Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí A native of North Carolina, Gray graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill and the Wharton School at the Univ of PA. He founded an investment banking firm in 1991 and managed it until selling. He moved to CA in 2019 with his wife Catherine. As a lifelong athlete, when Gray was diagnosed with PD in 2023, he focused on exercises to control the symptoms. "I'm serving on the PANC board because it is a great source of support and information. I'm inspired by others, and I hope that I can inspire them." Agregar nombre de miembro Añadir título aquí Edna serves as a community liaison for Advanced Hospice in Sacramento County. She is passionate about supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, and leads support groups dedicated to education, encouragement, and community. She also facilitates two PD support groups for veterans. Edna finds joy traveling, exploring nature, and spending time with her family and carries a deep appreciation for life and a heartfelt commitment to those she serves. Staff Our Staff Executive Director Jan Whitney jan@panctoday.org 707-582-3624 Jan contributes over 30 years of non-profit management experience to the leadership of PANC. She loves the people involved with PANC and enjoys non-work time with her family and dog Zen, workouts with the Speakeasy crew, kayaking, yoga, live music, and fly-fishing adventures. Program Manager Sharon D'Nelly- Warady sharon@panctoday.org 916-357-6641 Sharon is our long-time dynamic team member having contributed to the growth and efforts of PANC for the past 5 years. As Jan says, "Sharon knows all!" She is incredibly appreciated by so many and enjoys spending her non-work time volunteering at the SPCA, camping, and gardening. Medical Advisory Panel Medical Advisory Panel PANC's Medical Advisory Panel is comprised of highly qualified PD medical professionals and therapists who provide invaluable guidance and expertise to the staff and volunteers of the organization. They collaborate on issues that benefit the entire PD community and meet quarterly at a "Journal Club" event to learn and discuss topics of common interest. Kaiser Permanente Suketu Khandhar, M.D. Miguel Ruvalcaba, M.D. Meghan Anderson, N.P. Jeanine Perry, PT (retired) Kaiser Rehabilitation Services Christine Shade, PT, DPT, NCS Erin Hornig, PT, DPT, NCS UC Davis Norika Malhado-Chang, M.D. Jonathan Snider, M.D. Lin Zhang, M.D. Laura Sperry, N.P. Sutter Medical Group Erica Byrd, M.D. Steven Nakano, M.D. Nicklesh Thakur, D.O. Fred Weiland, M.D., FACNM Linda Ramatowski, F.N.P. Dignity Health Ehsan Hadi, M.D. Veterans Administration Mai Vuong, M. D.

Educación y Eventos Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach Support Group Roster Stanford APDA maintains a roster of Parkinson's disease support groups in San Francisco, Peninsula, East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Central Coast, Central Valley and the Tahoe/Truckee area. While some groups listed by Stanford are PANC affiliated groups, only those listed on PANC's website under Support Groups and Carepartner Support Groups are covered by PANC's liability insurance, policies, and services. PD Support Groups Caregiver only Support Groups Online Support Group Forums With online support group forums, comments or questions are posted to a message board and replies from other group members trickle in over hours or days. Members can post and read messages posted by other members at any time of the day or night. Some groups have a moderator to 'police' the posts, others do not. Video Support Groups -- National and International Video Support Groups use videoconferencing for meetings. Meetings are at a specific time on a regular schedule (weekly or monthly). The video support groups listed here are for people with PD as well as caregivers. There's a wide variety options available.

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PANC Webinars Wellness for those with Parkinson's PANC produced webinars and 2022 Annual conference videos below "Finding B alance, Breath by Breath: Mindfulness for Navigating PD" with Kimberly Carson (Brian Grant Foundation) and introduction by Dr. Suketu Khandhar "Nutrition Tips for Parkinson's" with Erin Nella (UC Davis) and introduction by Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang "The Fundamentals of Joyful Exercise" with Sabrina Burri, PT (Kaiser Permanente) a nd introduction by Dr. Nicklesh Thakur "Wellness Within the Context of Illness" with Dr. Eric Egli (retired psychologist) and introduction by Dr. Ehsan Hadi 2022 PANC Annual Conference