Parkinson's Support Group to learn about Foundation for Senior Care

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson's Support Group is holding its monthly meeting via zoom Friday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. The meeting will start with a short presentation by Aishee Das, research assistant from the Neurocognition and Movement Lab of Veteran’s Affairs San Diego Health Care system. She will share research opportunities in which people with Parkinson’s disease can participate.

The principal speakers will be Patty Sargent, executive director of the Foundation for Senior Care, and Julie Andrews, a senior care advocate, talking about “The Foundation for Senior Care – What's in it for You?”

Sargent received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics at California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo and earned her Project Management Professional certification in 2007. She spent over 20 years of her career at Palomar Health, leading clinical, business and organizational projects across the health district, ultimately leading the organization as a director of projects and process improvement.

Sargent is the new executive director of the Foundation for Senior Care and is thrilled about this new opportunity to put her skills to good use, seeking to enhance the services provided to older adults in the community so that they have the options and resources they need to thrive independently at home.

Andrews is a “third culture individual” and works to interact with older adults from across the globe. Her upbringing and love for the older population shaped her education and goals. She has a bachelor's degree in human services and previously worked and volunteered in skilled-nursing and hospital-hospitality.

As a senior care advocate, Andrews employs a cross-cultural and client-based approach to empower older adults and enhance independence. She is grateful for the older adults in the Fallbrook community and loves to hear their stories.

This meeting is held in support of persons with Parkinson’s disease, care partners and people interested in improving the world of those affected by Parkinson’s disease. There is no cost associated with this Zoom meeting.

Contact Irene at 760-731-0171 or [email protected] or Caryl at [email protected] with any questions or concerns about joining a zoom meeting. Any new attendees can email Irene to request a Zoom invite.

Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support group is an affiliate group of North County Parkinson’s Support Group. For more information, visit https://ncpsg.org/.

Submitted by Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support group.