- PILOT RESEARCH STUDY ON HOW PEOPLE WITH PD WALK
Occupational Therapy students at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland are conducting a pilot research study under the supervision of Professor Drew Smith of the Motion Analysis Research Center. The goal is to study the effects of a specific type of training involving both audio instructions and simple physical movements on how people with Parkinson’s Disease walk.
Following a short screening questionnaire, eligible participants will commit to attending two 1½-hour sessions at the Center two weeks apart and practice the training at home once a day. The sessions will involve walking along a 26’ long walkway that records how participants walk. There will be some simple tasks to perform while walking. One should have access to equipment which would enable them to listen to an audio recording on YouTube or on CD (access to the internet, CD player, or smartphone, etc.).
Each participant will receive a $10 Target gift card each time they complete a session. For more information or to join the study, please contact Professor Smith via
asmith3@samuelmerritt.edu
or 925-876-5378.
- JOSH GALLUP ANNOUNCES A NEW PROGRAM
A Concert of Songs About and Related to Parkinson's Disease with Humour & Pathos, Written & Performed by Josh Gallup
A benefit for the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Musicians: Kathy Kallick, Chad Manning, Clayton Knight, Stephen Godbe, Harry Robertson, Nate Gallup
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH 6:00-8:00pm
BERKELEY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP HALL, 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley
(corner of Bonita & Cedar)
Tickets: Available in advance (Will Call) or at the door donation: $25-$100
Students, seniors, people living with disabilities: suggested donation: $0 - $25
- PD ACTIVE'S POST HOLIDAY PARTY & MINI-INFO FAIR
SAVE THE DATE
We are inviting local organizations who have expressed an interest to inform our PD community about their services and programs.
We are also having a dessert party to celebrate the New Year.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH 2:30-4:30pm
BERKELEY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP HALL, 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley
(corner of Bonita & Cedar)
- BERKELEY BALLET THEATER'S DANCE FOR PD® MOVES TO
NEW LOCATION
Berkeley Ballet Theater's Dance for PD
®
classes will begin meeting this month in BBT's new studios at 1370 Tenth Street, Berkeley 94710 (between Gilman and Camelia behind REI).
The new location provides large studios, full ADA accessibility, and unlimited free street parking nearby (or metered parking on the block).
A new weekly class will meet on Thursdays from 2:45-4:00pm, beginning January 4th.
The ongoing 12:00-1:15pm Monday class will continue in the new space, beginning January 8th.
Both classes are open to people affected by Parkinson's disease as well as family members and caregivers, and are offered free of charge.
For questions or to register, please contact Susan Weber:
