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 2024 Title Sponsor:

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.

CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FORMS

THE SEVEN FORMS

  1. Physician Letter
  2. Deep Brain Stimulation Form (if applicable).
  3. Duopa Form – with details related to Carbidopa/Levodopa Enteral Suspension (if applicable).
  4. Special Consideration Regarding Rytary Form – to be completed with and signed by your Neurologist (if applicable).
  5. Medication List
  6. Personal Contact List
  7. 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 June 13, 2024 Good Start Program featured Dr. Brenton Wright, Movement Disorders Neurologist and Medical Advisor to PASD; PASD Board President Marty Acevedo, RDN; Jessie Agrimas, DPT; Irene Miller, Fallbrook Support Group Team Leader; and PASD Executive Director Chris Buscher.

 

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!

PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION MENTOR PROGRAM

Are you struggling with Parkinson’s and need someone to talk to? Are you a care partner who needs someone to talk to? Someone who has “been there/done that?” Then the PASD Mentor Program is the perfect place for you.

Find a mentor, set up a call, and get guidance from someone who has walked in your shoes.

Our mentor program is
gratefully supported by
:

 

Current Mentors Available:

MENTOR MENU

“I believe the Mentor Program will benefit many people. It’s good to have a knowledgeable, well-trained person to discuss the varied PD symptoms which can at times be overwhelming. Thank you for listening as well as sending information to me. I am very happy that you are my mentor.”

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.”

THANK YOU ALL FOR AN INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL 2024 WALK

 

 

Check Out PASD’s First Ever FLASH MOB!

2024 Walk Title Sponsor:

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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

Call Harmony Home Medical

858-560-8177

Donated walkers, wheelchairs, canes and other devices are available.

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

 

National Parkinson’s Organizations

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