Welcome to the Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara
We offer programs that empower those with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners to be
pro-active in managing their day-to-day lives, working to delay progression, and committing to living well with Parkinson’s. Our shared experiences and triumphs drive everything we do, and strengthen our resolve to spread the message, “You may have Parkinson’s, but Parkinson’s doesn't have you."
We do not have a physical location for PASB. Most of our activities are held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Please send mail to: PASB, PO Box 6254, SB, CA 93160-6254
IMPORTANT NOTICES
We are now offering the following meetings on ZOOM:
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Grief Support Group Meeting Tuesdays at 11 am (meets in person)
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Caregivers Support Group Meeting Tuesdays at 2:30 pm
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Early Onset Support Group Meetings 3rd Sundays at 3 pm
click here for more info about how to join these meetings
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Move to Connect Exercise classes Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm
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click here to join an exercise class with Leslie Sack on Tuesdays, with Peggy Buchanan on Thursdays, and with Eva Medina on Fridays
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for more information, please email kttbell@mypasb.org
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Want to exercise at home whenever it's convenient for you? just click
on Leslie or Peggy's video below!
Dr. Sarah Kempe-Mehl
What's New in Neuropalliative Care
View the video from this Speaker Meeting Presentation
from Thursday, July 1st from 3:00 on Zoom
~ Just click on the video to start it ~
Upcoming Speaker Meetings
Presented on Zoom
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm
September 15, 2021 – Bill McMillan, MFT
Qigong for Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers
Mr. McMillan is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years working with families, adolescents, athletes, veterans and trauma and is a certified Yuan Gong Qigong teacher.
Mr. McMillan will discuss Qigong and will help participants understand how this form of moving meditation can be directly beneficial for people dealing with Parkinson’s. He will discuss how to use Qigong to work with stress, balance and flexibility, and will discuss how to work with the body in concert with the mind in order to promote a much healthier physical and emotional state.
October 20,2021 – Julie Posada, Manager, HICAP
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program)
Thirty two years of experience working for non-profit organizations including five years as a HICAP Program Manager. Health Insurance and Counseling Program
Medicare Open Enrollment Changes for 2022
Do you have questions about all the changes in Medicare each year? HICAP can help you to better understand the changes and know your options regarding Medicare benefits. The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is statewide and provides free information, counseling and advocacy related to Medicare
for all and for those who are soon to be Medicare beneficiaries. ICAP's network of local Volunteer Medicare Counselors are trained and registered through the California Department of Aging. Medicare Counselors provide free and unbiased services without any affiliation with insurance companies, agents, or brokers.
Zoom invitations for these meetings will be emailed prior to each event. If you are not currently on our email list, please contact us at kttbell@mypasb.org
Visit our Local Resources page for contact information from dozens of entities in the Santa Barbara area.
Get support help from the Coast Caregiver Resource Center. Respite care, grocery shopping…and much more.
For current and up to date Coronavirus information, click on the links below:
California Coronavirus COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control
California Department of Public Health
County Public Health
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive, debilitating neurological movement disorder. Many in our community deal with this disease every day, as it challenges their quality of life and affects their entire families.
We are a non-profit, not affiliated with any national organization and have no building or office. We completely rely on donations to support our Parkinson's community and to help our families live better with Parkinson's Disease. Your donation is tax deductible.
Thank you for your support!
June 11, 2019
Stay informed with important presentations on Living with Parkinson's Disease!
Wonderful Family
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