Author: PD Active

Dave Iverson was 59 when he was diagnosed with PD and a few years later he decided to move back home to care for his 95-year-old mother, Adelaide. Winter Stars is the story of the ten-year journey that followed.
Date: Saturday, June 11
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm PT

Dr. Donna White Carey will interview PD Active Member Deborah Whittle about Parkinson’s disease in the African American community. They will discuss why there are disparities in diagnosis and treatment, and resources for living well with PD on
Date: Thursday, May 5
Time: 6:30pm PT

Join us in an open conversation with two attorneys helping us navigate trust/estate planning and answer questions about long term disability as well as disability employment discrimination on
Date: Tuesday, April 12
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm PST.

Dr. Salima Brillman, a board-certified neurologist with a fellowship in movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, is interested in the motor and non-motor aspects of movement disorders. She will speak to us about Movement Problems in PD: Understanding Dyskinesia & Gait, & How to Treat Them on
Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm PST.

Dr. Soania Mathur, diagnosed with PD at age 27, is a renowned expert on living well with PD. This Forum will be held in a “fireside chat” format discussing questions submitted by attendees on
Date: Saturday, February 12
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm PST.

PD Active will host a discussion with PD Active African American, LatinX and Asian American members on January 11. This kick-off meeting will be an important step as PD Active works toward being a more responsive and inclusive organization and is meeting the needs of everyone in the community.

Dr. Beate Ritz, M.D., PhD, M.P.H., Professor of Epidemiology, UCLA School of Medicine, will speak to us on The Influence of Environmental and Occupational Toxins on Neurological Diseases on
Date: Saturday, January 8, 2022
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm PST

The PD Active Annual Picnic, held Oct. 3 at Live Oak Park, was our first in-person event since the shutdown more than a year ago. Sunny skies, pent up demand for seeing each other and careful planning including attention to COVID safety, made it possible for a group of about 75 to gather, catch up and get energized by being together in person.

Dr. Nijee Luthra will speak to us on the science and her research behind what we’ve all heard, that “Exercise Is Medicine for PD” on
Date: Saturday, October 16
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm (PST)

On Sunday, Oct 3 at 1:00pm we will host the Annual PD Active Picnic at Live Oak Park. PD Active will provide beverages. This year, to abide by regulations, will not have a potluck and instead we are suggesting you bring your own lunch. We are looking forward to seeing you there!