Parkinson’s Association of San Diego
The mission of PASD is to enable those impacted by Parkinson’s disease to live their best lives through support, resources, and education.
EMPOWERMENT DAY
- New Topics
- New Speakers
- New Venue
A day of education, vendors, exhibitors, and community.
EMPOWERMENT DAY 2024
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024
Registration is Open
New Venue:
Four Points by Sheraton
8110 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
PASD’s MEDICAL SAFETY PROGRAM
Medical Safety Information and Forms for Persons with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners
A complete packet of forms you can download, fill out, print, and have ready to bring with you in the event of any hospital or care facility visit.
PASD does not save or store any of your information.
THE SEVEN FORMS
- Physician Letter
- Deep Brain Stimulation Form (if applicable).
- Duopa Form – with details related to Carbidopa/Levodopa Enteral Suspension (if applicable).
- Special Consideration Regarding Rytary Form – to be completed with and signed by your Neurologist (if applicable).
- Medication List
- Personal Contact List
- Medical Contacts
Work with your neurologist to complete the forms. Print a set of forms to leave in your car and have on hand in the even of any hospital, urgent care, or medical facility visit.
THE GOOD START PROGRAM
Designed for newly diagnosed people with Parkinson’s and their care partners, but everyone who would like to update their knowledge base of PD is also more than welcome to attend.
WATCH THE RECORDING
and SLIDES
The Good Start Program
Held Thursday, June 13, 2024
in La Mesa, CA
THE PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO MICROCAST SERIES
Are you living with Parkinson’s, or caring for someone with Parkinson’s?
Listen to our new, short podcasts from movement disorder specialists, physical therapists, nutritionists, and others.
Click on any episode to listen, or click the button below to listen on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave us a rating and review!
An Education Program on Parkinson’s for Mental Health Professionals
We have created a comprehensive, 6-CE unit program to introduce clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and social workers to the medical, psychological, and social intricacies involved with working with people with Parkinson’s.
Open your practice to a world of possiblilties!
Psychologists, MFTs, Social Workers:
WE NEED YOU!
San Diego’s movement disorder neurologists need many more mental health professionals for their patients.
“A powerful population to work with.”
“We’re so much more than caregiver and patient.”
“People really lose their former identity of who they were and everything they were able to do.”
Events and Community
Upcoming Live and Virtual Events,
Opportunities and Offerings for the Parkinson’s Community
View the Page. Click Here.
EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES
How to keep moving, online and in person
Care Partners –
The People with Angel Wings
In the journey with Parkinson’s, care partners are, in many ways, the most critical players. Giving endlessly to those they love, care partners are often overlooked when it comes to support.
Sponsored By:
Care Partner Education Program
We encourage you to use this content to help you stay educated, stay strong, stay healthy, and always to strive to find the positive in everything.
FREE MOBILITY DEVICES
Donated and lightly used walkers, wheelchairs, canes and other devices are available.
This program is provided by the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego and is managed
by Harmony Home Medical.
Tribute Wall
This is a special place where we honor, remember, and celebrate the lives touched by Parkinson’s disease.
Next Parkinson’s Empowerment Day
December 4, 2024
A fun day of learning, sharing and empowering yourself and each other.
The 2024 Golf Tournament
June 10, 2024
Thank You To Our Sponsors and Partners