Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups In Northern And Central California
Here’s a list of pandemic -time Parkinson’s disease support groups in Northern and Central California. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many support groups have gone virtual/online while others are on hiatus. A few are meeting face-to-face.
Are you a caregiver to someone with PD or atypical parkinsonism living in Northern or Central California? Check out our list of caregiver-only support groups.
Are the meeting days/times below not ideal for you? Or do you live outside of Northern and Central California? Check out our lists of online support groups and scheduled virtual nationwide support groups.
About Central Coast Parkinson Association
- Providing encouragement, support and assistance as needed to the various established support groups being held throughout the Central Coast. We have a wonderful group of leaders doing a great job with Support Groups and Caregiver Support meetings. They are truly unsung heroes.
- We fund Parkinson Research through our fabulous partner The Central Coast Follies, who have raised over $400,000 for the Parkinson Alliance over the past 20 years.
- We look forward to providing more high quality educational programs as well as connecting with and learning from our expanding group of healthcare professionals and coaches with Parkinson’s specialty training and certification.
Precision Physical Therapy And Wellness Celebrates Grand Opening And Expansion Of Therapy Services With 4000
Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm San Luis Obispo Chamber of CommerceReception with Open House from 5:00pm to 7:30pmThursday, November 248 Hour Appointment GuaranteeCal Poly TennisCal Poly RugbyCentral Coast Parkinson Association48 Hour Appointment GuaranteeAbout Precision Physical Therapy and Wellnesswww.PrecisionPTW.com
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Webinars & Phone Conferences
THIS MONTHTue, 10/9, 10-11 am PT: PD@Home phone education and support conference from the VA’s PADRECC. Call 767-1750 and enter code 54321#. Thu, 10/18: MJFF ‘Third Thursday’ webinar More Symptom Control: Treating Parkinson’s “Off” EpisodesONGOINGWednesdays: NWPF’s Live Streamed Yoga. Free online class led by a certified yoga instructor who is also a PWP.Twice monthly, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: PMDAlliance Online Happy Hour live, interactive social time with PMDAlliance ambassadors **For more visit the archives of the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Expert Briefings, MJFF’s Third Thursday Webinars, and NWPF’s PD Education Hour.**
Central Coast Voices: Understanding Parkinsons
Parkinsons disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. Nearly one million people will be living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. by 2020, which is reported to be more than the number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s disease combined. It is estimated that 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year. Currently, more than 10 million people worldwide are living with PD. The disease affects each patient differently and the symptoms can change from day to day. There is currently no cure for the disease, but there are many treatment options for patients.
Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with Barrie Cleveland and Pricilla Mikesell, board members with the Central Coast Parkinsons Association, as well as individuals living with the disease and Maria Allen, a physical therapist specializing in PD on the Central Coast as they discuss what Parkinsons is, and talk about the latest information on research and therapies
Broadcast date: 8/29/2019
Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX and made possible through underwriting by Joan Gellert-Sargen.
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The Parkinson’s Association Of South Africa
charity profile
The Parkinson’s Association of South Africa was first established in 1970. For the first 30 years it survived as a very small, privately funded unit, with most of its operations carried out by volunteers.
In 2000 Ms Karin Willemse took over as the Director of PASA and updated the organisation’s operational system. Under her direction, the organisation achieved national status and began to successfully lobby for funding from the National Lottery.
PASA operates from modest premises in Randburg, Johannesburg, consisting of a reception area, a small office and two meeting rooms.
It employs one full-time member of staff, namely Ms Willemse, Director of the organisation. An administration executive, Ms Virgina Lahong, is employed half-days. Two additional part-time personnel complete the staff complement, namely Ms Gisela Stander who assists with training and provides bookkeeping services, and Ms Lee-ann Duarte who provides IT and communications services. The organisation has appointed a registered auditor and its financial records are available for inspection.
With its skeleton staff, PASA achieves 7,000 to 8,000 interactions every year, involving telephone consultations, e-mails, face-to-face consultations and public talks.
Finding Relief For Migraines And Parkinsons
Here at our Erina, NSW office, we concentrate on the health of the upper cervical spine. The brainstem is located in the same area as the C1 and C2 vertebrae. They have the job of protecting it. However, these bones are especially susceptible to misalignment due to their mobility and location. If a misalignment occurs, the brainstem can be put under undue stress. This causes it not to send proper signals to the brain and body. A link has been established between this kind of misalignment and migraines.
We use specialized x-rays and measurements to help locate the exact spot where the misalignment lies. We then employ a gentle adjustment technique to encourage the bones of the neck to move back into place naturally rather than popping or cracking them. This leads to a longer-lasting adjustment. Many patients see positive results in as little as one or two visits.
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Health Hq Connects Migraines And Parkinsons To Neck Misalignment
Migraines are more than a bad headache. They are quite debilitating and can leave one without energy for days. Interestingly, a study in Taiwan revealed a connection between migraines and the likelihood of developing Parkinsons disease. While the study did not come to any definite conclusions, it did bring to light the fact that these conditions have a possible link and similar root cause.
It may be hard to see the connection when looking at the surface of these two conditions. However, both of them are linked to problems within the central nervous system and the brain. A connection between them is not crystal clear, but a malfunction in the nervous system can be the cause of a number of health problems Parkinsons and migraines included. Another link is seen in the production and distribution of dopamine and serotonin. These are both compromised in migraine and Parkinsons patients.
Precision Physical Therapy And Wellness Teams Up With Central Coast Parkinson Association For Parkinsons Wellness Recovery Exercise Classes
Precision Physical Therapy is proud to announce it is offering Parkinsons Wellness Recovery exercise classes twice a week taught by Dr. Kristen Carless, a PWR! Moves Certified Physical Therapist.
Theclasses began after the realization that there were very few consistentexercises classes for people diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease in the San LuisObispo area. The goal is to provide a space for the local Parkinsons communityto stay active while having fun.
Dr. Carless became involved afterworking with Parkinsons patients through Maria Allen, Central Coast Home HealthsSan Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County Parkinson Coordinator. The two haveworked together to create more opportunity for the Parkinson community. Thereare very few Parkinson specific research-based exercise skill trainingprograms dedicated to maintaining and restoring skills that deteriorate andinterfere with everyday movements and function in the local area, said Allen,Im extremely excited that Precision Physical Therapy owners, Dr. Carless andDr. Svetich, have seen this need and are so welcoming to the Parkinsoncommunity.
PWR!Moves offers a flexible and functional exercise plan for Parkinsons patientthat targets many symptoms and is easily adjustable based on disease severity.PWR! Moves are performed as large movements with focus on posture and higheffort, meant to assist in mobility.
About Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness
Central Coast Parkinsons Disease Association
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Loud Crowd Helps Adults Cope With Parkinson’s And Regain Confidence
Each Wednesday afternoon, you’ll find a group of adults gathered around a table at Central Coast Language & Learning Center. They often start by taking turns naming items that fall into categories like “words that start with ‘s'” or “types of cheese” and “classical musicians.”
These seemingly innocuous exercises are actually intentionally crafted to maintain and strengthen their cognitive and verbal skills. Each person around the table suffers from Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system disorder with a host of side effects including impaired speech.
The group’s leader, Director at CCLLC Jennifer D’Attilio, guides the group through exercises with the constant reminder, “Stay loud!” Speaking loudly and clearly is the goal for these LOUD Crowd group members, which will help them better interact with their family members and friends, and also feel more confident when they go out in public.
“Everyday experiences like talking to sales clerks can be embarrassing and difficult with Parkinson’s,” says LOUD Crowd group member MaryLou. “Sometimes things just don’t come to me I forget. But Jenn has encouraged me to keep trying, and speaking loudly and clearly has started to become more natural.”
As Pat puts it, “Parkinson’s can stop you from living the way you want to live. But you just have to take it day by day and get out there and interact with people.”
Know someone who may benefit from joining a LOUD Crowd group? Call us at 831-645-7900 for more information.
Treatments For Parkinsons Disease
Although there is currently no way to prevent or cure Parkinsons disease, researchers are learning more about this neurological condition every day. The Parkinsons disease treatments available at Dignity Health Central Coast are focused on controlling symptoms and improving your quality of life.
Therapies for Parkinsons disease may include medications to increase the brains dopamine levels and surgery to implant a deep brain stimulation device that blocks the nerve impulses that cause motor symptoms such as tremors. Complementary therapies, such speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, can help with a range of functions, including walking, muscle tone, and voice problems.
Your Dignity Health Central Coast doctor can help you manage your symptoms of Parkinsons disease. Contact us today.
Dignity Health Central Coast offers quality care for a range of movement disorders, including Parkinsons disease, on the Central Coast of California.
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The 17th Central Coast Follies American Dreams Show Was An Inspiring Tribute And Raised Proceeds For The Parkinson Alliance
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, October 4, 2019 On October 4 through 6, 2019, the fabulous Central Coast Follies, and guest artists sang and danced their way into our hearts in American Dreams to support the San Luis Obispo Food Bank Coalition and The Parkinson Alliance. The 17th annual event at the beautiful Spanos Theatre on the campus of Cal Polytech in San Luis Obispo, CA was an inspiring collaboration of songs that honored those that have followed and reached the American Dream through their sacrifice, risk-taking, and hard-workand celebrated those who still believe and pursue their dreams.
We are thankful to the Follies for their longstanding support of our organization and Parkinsons disease research. Since the year 2000, the Central Coast Follies and Central Coast Parkinsons Association, along with their community donors from the Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo area, have contributed over $450,000 to The Parkinson Alliance. The mission of The Parkinson Alliance is to raise funds for research to end Parkinsons disease, support the development of new therapies, and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease through patient-centered research and resources.
If You Have Parkinsons The Sooner You Begin A Tailored Exercise Program The Better
Treating patients with Parkinsons Disease is a highly specialised area of Exercise Physiology and one that very few practitioners are proficient in. It demands a detailed understanding of the pathology and primary impairments of the condition in order to treat and manage you most effectively.
Our accredited Exercise Physiologist, Nicole Armstrong has a special interest and many yeas experience working with patients with a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinsons Disease.
Appreciating that no two people with Parkinsons will experience their condition in the same way, Nicole begins with a detailed one-on-one assessment to test a number of functions including, your movement, cognition, balance, core stability, and flexibility.
Nicole will also take the time to get to know as much about you as possible, from your medical history and the type of lifestyle you lead, to your goals. She will then tailor an exercise and therapy program with a strong focus on self-management, specifically for you.
The key to remember is that the earlier you get started on a tailored program, the more effective it will be to help slow the progression of your Parkinsons symptoms.
Contact us for a private consultation with Nicole today.
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Speech Therapist Rewarded For Parkinsons Work
A passionate local speech pathologist has received recognition for her work with Parkinsons Disease sufferers for the second year in a row.
Parkinson Voice Project has named Adult Speech Pathology in Erina as a recipient of its 2021 Speak Out and Loud Crowd Grant Program.
The grant takes the form of resources and training for the team at Adult Speech Pathology.
Speech Pathologist and practice owner, Vanessa Sciacca, said she was delighted to be given the grant two years in a row.
I am passionate about getting information out to everyone with Parkinsons disease that there is effective treatment to help with speech, voice and swallowing difficulties that often occur.
Through the grant system, other team members have also been trained to deliver this program to cover the whole Central Coast area or via telehealth.
Adult Speech Pathology Central Coast is committed to offering Parkinson Voice Projects effective speech therapy program across the region.
The most benefit can be gained when people access the program early in their diagnosis to prevent further decline.
We also know that ongoing maintenance is essential, so we are proud to offer our social Loud Crowd on a weekly basis as well, Sciacca said.
Adult Speech Pathology can help with a range of issues including communication issues, swallowing difficulties, Parkinsons Disease, voice disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and recovery from strokes.
Harry Mulholland