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By & for those affected by Parkinson’s disease |
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Newly Designed PD Active Website Launches
We are pleased to announce the launch of the newly designed PD Active website. With improved navigation, expanded information, and educational resources, the website captures the essence of our lively and engaged community as well as provides a welcoming space to explore all we offer. Check it out and let us know what you think.
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March Speaker Forum:
Holistic Treatments for Parkinson's Disease: Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Social Isolation
Date: Saturday, March 13
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Indu Subramanian, Neurologist, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Dr. Indu Subramanian received her medical degree from the University of Toronto, Canada. She completed a neurology residency and a Movement Disorders fellowship at UCLA. Currently Dr. Subramanian is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCLA. She established the movement disorder clinic at the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration and is the Director of the South West PADRECC (Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Care) Center of Excellence in Parkinson's Disease.
Dr. Subramanian has a strong interest in integrative medicine with a special interest in Yoga and Mindfulness,She is designing a yoga teacher training program for yoga instructors interested in working with PD patients. Dr. Subramanian is board certified in Integrative medicine and is passionate about palliative care in Parkinson's disease. She is the host of a virtual support group and webinar series with world experts in PD.
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You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registering. Contact us at info@pdactive.org or (510) 479-6119 if you need assistance.
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PD Active depends on donations to bring programs like this to our members free of charge. We remain grateful for your contributions.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April Round Table: Tuesday, April 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
"What to Know About the Legal (and some Insurance) Issues Surrounding PD"
Speakers: Deborah England (Attorney), Brandie Sendziak (Staff Attorney, Independent Living Resource Center, San Francisco).
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PD Active Communication Workshop (Formerly Voice Class)
New Day and Time: Tuesdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Previously held on Wednesdays, the PD Active Voice Class taught by Sarah Talach renamed the PD Active Communication Workshop, is now happening on Tuesdays at 1:30pm. The fees are $15/class or $40/month for 4 classes.
Register in advance here.
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Spotlight on Chair Yoga
Tuesdays at 12:30pm
Chair-based movement is a great way to stay fit if you have balance issues, low energy, or are recovering from an injury that prevents you from more active movement.
Taught by Petra Fibrichova.
“Petra provides a safe, supportive environment for anyone who might have balance problems or feels safer exercising sitting down. It’s a great workout!” Bruce B.
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Zen Caregiving Project
Zen Caregiving Project is offering an online Mindful Family Caregiving course for free to family caregivers as part of a study being run to find out more about how the course helps people.
The course will run for four weeks in April 2021. You don’t need any mindfulness or meditation experience to take part.
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Course One: 4pm – 6pm PT on Tuesday, April 6, 13, 20 and 27
- Course Two: 3pm – 5pm PT on Thursday, April 8, 15, 22 and 29
Please note that you can only attend one of the courses and will not be allowed to switch groups once the sessions have started. To learn more, and to register click here.
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Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to help people impacted by movement disorders to learn, live more fully and spark meaningful connections around them.
To learn more about the educational programming and resources offered, visit www.pmdalliance.org.
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Thank you to our Recent Donors |
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Donors
Thomas Bakaly
Andrea Behr and Stephen Murphy
Patrick and Ellen Coffey
Alexa and Kerry Donahoe
Ben Johnson and Paula Spurlock
Kiwanis International/Kiwanis San Francisco
Leslie Loveless
Lincoln Pain
Rayner Ternick
Alan and Ruth Tobey
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Donated In Memory Of
Cynthia Berrol – in memory of Ann Van Steenberg
Susan Felter and Bill Mastin – in memory of Ralph Kratz
Susan Felter and Bill Mastin – in memory of Ann Van Steenberg
Daniel Jarmel – in memory of Lee Shapiro
Aileen Kim – in memory of Ann Van Steenberg
Kathryn Larimer – in memory of Ann Van Steenberg
Judith and Stanley Lubman – in memory of Ann Van Steenberg
Fred Setterberg – in memory of Ann Van Steenberg
Susan Stein-Black and John Black – in memory of Bob Moss
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Donated In Honor Of
Allen & Maureen's Fund for Hope – in honor of Todd Morrish
Betsy Chotin – in honor of Judi Ettlinger
Paul and Christine Goulart – in honor of Todd Morrish
Sze McCune Giving Fund – in honor of Todd Morrish
Mark and Susan Stutzman – in honor of Todd Morrish
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Workplace Giving/Corporate Match
(Apple, BlackRock, Clorox, DocuSign, Hearst, Kaiser Permanente, Microsoft, SVB)
Andrea Behr
Cindy Bernhardt – in honor of Adam Mizock
Patrick Clark – in honor of Adam Mizock
Marek Fibrich
Lauran Mizock
Tamara Morrish – in honor of Todd Morrish
Morgan Selor - in honor of Cathy Ball
Marla Sofer – in honor of Adam Mizock
Dale Taylor – in honor of Adam Mizock
William Wetherell – in honor of Adam Mizock
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