ALT When he was 59, Dave moved back into his childhood home to care for his 95-year-old mother, a caregiving journey that lasted a decade. His recent caregiving memoir is titled 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘈𝘯 𝘌𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘈𝘯 𝘈𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦’𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺. During his broadcast journalism career, Dave produced and reported more than 20 documentary specials for PBS, including two films about Parkinson’s disease, the Frontline film 𝘔𝘺 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦 and 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦, which tells the story of what happens when a group of people with Parkinson’s join forces with a legendary New York City dance company. Dave has won numerous broadcast journalism awards, including a national Emmy Award. He also hosted local radio and television programs for NPR station KQED in San Francisco and is a founding member of the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Patient Council.

ALT “There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with others — time, attention, knowledge, patience, creativity, talent, effort, humor, compassion.” – MacKenzie Scott

ALT Move Your Body — Take a walk, stretch, dance, or try a gentle exercise class. Get Outdoors — Enjoy fresh air, nature, and the benefits of time outside. Be Creative — Try art, music, crafts, writing, or any activity that sparks joy. Stay Social — Spend time with family, friends, or members of your community. Keep Learning — Explore a new hobby, take a class, or learn something new. Challenge Your Mind — Do puzzles, play games, read, or try a new skill. Give Back to Others — Volunteer, share your skills, or support others in your community. Take Care of Yourself — Prioritize activities that support your well-being.