Category: Newsletter

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!

PD Active, with the support of our iPhone expert Monique Does, will provide tips and answer your tech questions on how to use your smart phone (Apple or Android) on
Date: Tuesday August 17
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm (PST)

Dr. Maya Katz is a movement disorders neurologist at Stanford Health Center who is going to speak about Palliative Care and Parkinson’s: A Total Health Approach on
Date: Saturday July 10
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm (PST)

Join us as we explore all aspects of finding your PD voice, from the physical challenges to the emotional struggles.
Date: Tuesday June 8
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm (PST)

The Board is pleased to announce that Judi Ettlinger has been chosen by the PD Active Board of Directors as the incoming president.

April Round Table
What to Know About the Legal and some Insurance Issues Surrounding PD
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

March Speaker Forum
Holistic Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease: Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Social Isolation
Date: Saturday, March 13
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm