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Live Your Absolute Best Life

PCLA helps people impacted by Parkinson’s with tools, strategies, and connections in the Los Angeles area and beyond.

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People mingling Let's Taco Parkinson's 2024
PCLA stretching at LA Big 5K 2023
PD artist at Living Artistically Gallery
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Woman trying on a PCLA T-shirt
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Group of women connecting

Why People ♥️ PCLA

Our nonprofit provides:
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Direct access to live resource specialists

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Warm, welcoming events and support groups designed to foster and grow our community

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Esteemed medical advisory board offering science-backed tools & solutions

PCLA Community Testimonials

Here’s what the Parkinson’s community has to say about PCLA’s support groups, events, and personnel.

“Their programming is consistently some of the best and unlike many of the other PD orgs, their focus is quality of life, NOW.”
Travis Robinson
Travis Robinson
Age 44, Altadena
“I ran into PCLA and the support group was very different — everybody talked, everybody shared their knowledge. I really enjoyed that format. Every meeting I attended I learned something new.”
Frances “Sparky” Sotcher
Frances “Sparky” Sotcher
Age 90, Culver City
PCLA's Original Content

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Planning Ahead with Parkinson’s: Writing Your Will and Navigating Legal Planning with Parkinson’s

Learn how to write your will, set up powers of attorney, and create advance directives to protect your wishes while living with Parkinson’s.
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Planning Ahead with Parkinson’s: Budgeting & Financial Security

Discover budgeting tips, insurance options, and resources to secure financial peace of mind while living with Parkinson’s.
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Simon Says...I’m doing okay!

For many of us though compartmentalizing is a hefty challenge. To beat the gloom there may be pharmacological protocols to try, as well as exercise and eating right. But I know that I can’t give up.

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