Parkinson’s Association of San Diego
The mission of PASD is to enable those in San Diego County impacted by Parkinson’s disease to live their best lives through support, resources, and education.
If you are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s, or have young onset Parkinson’s, or are a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s, click any of the buttons below for a page of quick links.
200km Cycling World Record Challenge to Support PASD
The World Ultra Cycling Association is the governing body for long distance cycling records. PASD’s Director of Operations, Jeff Seckendorf will attempt to break four sanctioned records in his age group, 70-74. These are Farthest Distance in 6 Hours, Fastest 100 km, Fastest 100 miles, Fastest 200 km. The attempt will take place at the San Diego Velodrome on or about June 11, 2025.
Click above to Donate to PASD on Behalf of Jeff.
You can pledge per kilometer ridden or make a fixed donation.
100 percent of each tax deducaible donation will go to the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego to support services and education for the San Diego Parkinson’s community.
The GOOD START VIDEOS
From March 9, 2025
Are Now Online
Topics include maintaining a positive attitude; understanding Parkinson’s; choosing a physician; common medications, care givers/care partners; importance of exercise and nutrition; benefits of physical; occupational, speech and music therapy; research, Support Groups, Mentor Program, and an overview of other additional resources.
Designed for newly diagnosed Parkinson’s patients and their care givers/care partners, the seminar is a 2 hour session, followed by Q&A. It will feature Dr. Brenton Wright, Movement Disorders Neurologist and Medical Advisor to PASD, PASD Board President Marty Acevedo, RDN, Jessie Agrimas, DPT, PASD Board member and NeuroLab360 President, Irene Miller, Fallbrook Support Group Team Leader and PASD Executive Director Chris Buscher.
Marty Acevedo, RDN
Brenton Wright, MD
Irene Miller
Jessie Agrimis, DPT
Chris Buscher
EMPOWERMENT DAY 2024
SAVE THE DATE.
NEXT EMPOWERMENT DAY IS
OCTOBER 17, 2025
Empowerment Day 2024 Title Sponsor:
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
- 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.
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.
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:
NEED SUPPORT?
These mental health professionals – clinical psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists – have completed our education program (see the info below) and are accepting new patients. Contact them by clicking the image, or the button below, then send them a message through the website.
Our 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.
Tribute Wall
This is a special place where we honor, remember, and celebrate the lives touched by Parkinson’s disease.
2025 Step-By-Step
Saturday April 5, 2025 at Liberty Station
Next Parkinson’s Empowerment Day
October 17, 2025
A fun day of learning, sharing and empowering yourself and each other.
2025 Golf Tournament
Date to be Announced
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Thank You To Our Sponsors and Partners
National Parkinson’s Organizations
