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PCLA helps people impacted by Parkinson’s with tools, strategies, and connections in the Los Angeles area and beyond.
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Why People ♥️ PCLA
Our nonprofit provides:
Direct access to live resource specialists
Warm, welcoming events and support groups designed to foster and grow our community
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
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
Age 90, Culver City
PCLA's Original Content
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Learn about Parkinson’s through videos, blog articles, and guides.
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Parkinson’s Disease & Lewy Body Dementia Caregivers
Psilocybin Therapy for Depression in PD
Palliative Care & Parkinson's
Blog Articles
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Staying Hydrated with Parkinson’s: What To Know
Staying hydrated is a critical part of managing Parkinson’s symptoms and boosting overall well-being. Here’s what to know.
Simon Says...Trial and Error
One thing you get used to very fast after you’ve been diagnosed with PD, and that’s how often you’ll hear about a drug or device trial that’s going to be a “game changer."
Simon Says...Let Go
If you’re new to the Parkinson’s club and haven’t already figured it out, once PD has you in its kung fu grip, after your “honeymoon” period of being less symptomatic, it never lets go.
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