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By & for those affected by Parkinson’s disease

December 2020

From The Board

WE'RE COUNTING ON YOU! More than ever, 2020 reminded us that PD Active is the lifeline that keeps us connected while we remain at a safe social distance. PD Active couldn’t have made it through this uniquely challenging year without you, our loyal and generous donors. You have made so much possible and we have never been more grateful for your donations.  Please consider a year-end gift that will allow us to move confidently into 2021.

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DECEMBER Round Table: Exercise and Motivation During COVID, Avoiding Depression and Apathy Date: Tuesday December 8, 2020 Time: 4:00pm - 5:30 pm · Ask the Experts Round Table by PD Active Expert Panel led by Movement Specialists: Claire McLean; PT, DPT, NCS Rogue Online PT and Nate Coomer; PT, DPT, NCS Daily Dose PD This will be a free-flowing conversation: Our panelists will share their views, information and experiences. Attendees are free to ask or submit questions on the topic. The session will be hosted and moderated by PD Active. PD Active depends on donations to bring programs like this to our members free of charge. We remain grateful for your contributions.  DONATE HERE

Claire McLean Nate Coomer REGISTER NOW You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registering. Contact us at info@pdactive.org or (510) 479-6119 if you need assistance.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Speaker Forum: The Nutrition and Neuroscience of PD; 1/9/2021 - 10:30am to 12:30pm Dr. Laurie Mischely

Classes & Programs

November Forum Recording Available On Saturday, November 14, Dr. Jaimie Henderson presented Surgical Options for PD: DBS and Beyond A Look at Pain and Pain Management A recording of that session can be found here on the PD Active YouTube channel.

Our Round Table Webinars have been well received so if you haven't attended one yet, register for the next one on December 8!

Tai Chi Classes Every Friday at Noon   Join teacher Otto Dittmer for Tai Chi. Register here. Tai Chi is a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise for the health of both mind and body. No previous experience is required for this class. “There are always silver linings to challenging times. My silver lining for the pandemic is finding Otto’s Tai Chi class through PD Active. After each class, I feel a sense of calm, physically and mentally. I highly recommend Otto’s class.” Keri L.

Check out the PD Active Monthly Calendar

For more information, contact programdirector@pdactive.org.

PD Active Online Video Archive

Have you missed some of our live Zoom classes? You can now watch them anytime on PD Active's YouTube channel.

Recent Speaker Forum and Round Table Webinars are available here as well.

Community Update

Sleep in Parkinson’s   The Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) hosted a virtual conference on Parkinson's disease (PD) in late October. Erica Byrd, MD, movement disorder specialist at Sutter Roseville, spoke about sleep and PD. Dr. Byrd discussed several sleep problems that can occur in PD patients, including excessive daytime somnolence, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, and REM sleep behavior disorder. She also addressed treatment for these problems.   You can find more resources on sleep issues in PD on the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach website here:   http://med.stanford.edu/parkinsons/symptoms-PD/sleep.html

PD Active is on Facebook!

We would love to connect with you so check out our Facebook page and share it with a friend.  You can also become a member of the PD Active Community Group here. The Community Group is free and is intended to provide an online forum available to members only for lively, timely and thoughtful discussions.

Thank you to our Recent Donors

Sarah Armstrong Andrea Behr and Stephen Murphy Amy Blasenheim in memory of Lee J. Shapiro Michael Borgerding Shireen Burns in memory of Garth Burns Suzanne and Italo Calpestri in honor of Judith Lubman Dr. Chad Christine Christine Cziko Chris and Kathryn Dann Jorge and Deborah Del Mazo Jerry Derblich and Alexis Milea Christopher Flores Shelly Forster Margo Garrison in honor of Karen Garrison Laurence Hayden Ron and Carol Hofmann Teri Jewell Marjorie Keeler in honor of Frances Tobriner Martin Kershaw and Celeste Hill Carol Kusmierski Michael Levin Stanley and Judith Lubman Doreen Ludemann Karen McKie and Barry Krisberg Steven and Danessa Miller Amy Neuburg in honor of Herb Heinz ARobin Orden Jenifer Peale Ann Rapp in memory of John Hammerman Barbara Selman in memory of Frieda Dilloo Katherine McKenney Shea and James Shea in honor of David Adams Chris and Annalisa Tay Carolyn Yale Eva Yarmo and David Rosenthal Ruth Tavlin Facebook  Sixteen friends of Amy Scheinbaum gave a donation via Facebook in recognition of her birthday Sustainers (Monthly Donors) Grant Bennett Michael Clancy Susan Felter Tim Gordon and Donna Mickelson Michelle Johnston Janet Kohne Stanley Leibowitz Midori Louie Josephine Mooney Cathy Quides Ron Rioux Stephen Tobias Gary Turchin George Turner Ann Van Steenberg

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