Parkinson’s resources in East Bay

Looking for support for a newly-diagnosed friend. Do you know of any support groups or other resources in the East Bay for people with Parkinson’s Disease? Thanks in advance. 

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PD Active is a wonderful resource for many types of therapeutic classes and activities for people living with Parkinson’s: https://pdactive.wordpress.com/programs/ 

You are a dear friend! PDactive.wordpress.com is a full stop resource. They even began a mentorship program for those with recent PD diagnoses. There are so many wonderful programs for PWP and they're all great. 

Caregiver.org  in San Francisco is also an excellent resource. They offer many wonderful workshops throughout the Bay Area that are nourishing and therapeutic for those caring for loved ones with challenging medical circumstances.

My father attended a  class on voice/vocalization skills for people with progressive neurological diseases like Parkinsons at the East Bay JCC in Berkeley, which was taught by John Argue.  John became a dear friend to my dad; sadly both have passed away since then, but John's legacy continues at the JCC: https://www.jcceastbay.org/health-wellness and https://voiceforparkinsons.com/

There are groups on MeetUp that your person can check out. 

There are many excellent resources for people with Parkinson’s Disease in the East Bay. PD Active sponsors speakers’ forums and support groups in Berkeley and Oakland for people with Parkinson’s and their partners. PD Active also supports PD-specific movement and other exercise classes (Yoga for PD, Dance for PD, PWR! Moves, Be Heard!, Rock Steady Boxing) in the East Bay. All of their events and activities are listed on a community calendar at www.pdactive.org. Recently-diagnosed as well as longer-term diagnosed individuals should get involved and stay active.

I don't have personal experience with it, but notice that Berkeley Ballet Theater offers a free movement class for people with PD. 

http://www.berkeleyballet.org/danceforpd