August 2024

From the Board

We Want to Hear From You! Take the PD Active Survey

PD Active’s strength lies in the fact that our programs and priorities are set "by and for" those affected by Parkinson’s disease in the Bay Area.

We invite you to complete our annual survey and tell us what you value about PD Active, what programs, classes and events are most important to you, and additional resources that you would like to see PD Active offer.

Your opinions matter.

The Board of Directors will use the results of the survey in our planning and budgeting going forward.

The survey only takes about 10 minutes — please fill it out today!

Programs and Events

Staying Safe in the Hospital

Virtual Ask the Experts Round Table with Helena Fox

Date: Tuesday, August 13

Time: 5:30pm

On Zoom

People with PD are at a higher risk of hospitalization and face many

challenges while in the hospital. It is important for all people with Parkinson’s to be aware of the risks, prepare ahead, and know how to advocate for their needs while in the hospital.

More information here.

Register here.

PD Active depends on donations to bring programs like these to our members. We remain grateful for your contributions.

Tech Tips! Getting the Most Out of Your Phone or Tablet

Back by Popular Demand

Individual in-person support with PD Active family member Natalie Does. Review accessibility functions, set up medical ID, learn how to set reminders, use shared calendars, and store / tag / find photos. (Most helpful for Apple iPhone users, limited support for Android phones.)

Date: Wednesday, August 21st

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Location: Ada’s Cafe, 3075 Adeline, Berkeley (Ed Roberts campus)

At Ashby BART, ample street parking

Sign up for a personal time slot here.

More information and directions on our website.

Special Yoga Series — Back Care Basics: Yoga, Relaxation, & Breath

With Vickie Russell Bell

Time: Mondays, 4pm -5:15pm

Location: livestream + recordings

Dates: August 5, 12, 19 & 26

To register: contact yogavickie@gmail.com

Regular, gentle movement and exercise can go a long way toward helping relieve achy, cranky backs. Classes will focus on learning tools and simple exercises increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and on decreasing stress.

Yoga newcomers and yoga practitioners of all levels are welcome.

Volunteers Needed!

21st Annual Healthy Living Festival at the Oakland Zoo

PD Active will have an information table at the Older Adult Healthy Living Festival and we need volunteers to help. Please contact Cathy Ball at programdirector@pdactive.org if you can volunteer.

Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Oakland Zoo — 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605

This popular event is free for older adults, 55 and above, living in Alameda County. It promotes health and wellness for aging adults, and includes free food, music, fun and more.

Register here to attend the event.

SAVE THE DATE

In Person! The Basal Ganglia in Movement and Cognition: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease

with Dr. Richard Ivry

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

UC Berkeley Campus

More information here.

Register here.

Annual Fall Gathering

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Location: Live Oak Park, Berkeley

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

An Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease for Spanish Speakers — Introducción a la Enfermedad de Parkinson para Hispanohablantes

with Dr. Marta San Luciano (UCSF)

If you missed it, or need to see it again to catch all the details, you can watch the recording here.

Thank You to our Recent Donors

New Monthly Donors

Gity and Robert Baxter

Patricia Lopez

Kerri and Mark Lubin

Maria Servin

Donors

Ann Hughes

Suzan Kaplan

Paul LeMahieu

Michele Pasela-Grimley and David Grimley

Diane Russell

Donations in Honor Of

Marion and Kenneth Stein – in honor of Susan Stein Black

Donations in Memory Of

Daniel Jarmel – in memory of Lee Shapiro