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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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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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Top 6 Parkinson’s Podcasts

Discover six insightful and empowering podcasts that share stories, science, and support for living well with Parkinson’s disease—just press play and start listening!
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Apathy in PD: What To Know & How to Rekindle Joy

Apathy is a common non-motor symptom of PD. Here’s what to know about apathy and Parkinson’s and tips for rekindling joy.
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Spring Cleaning for Parkinson’s

The benefits of maintaining a clean and tidy home for people with Parkinson’s, and 5 tips to get started today!

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