by Sarah King | May 10, 2023 | Newly Diagnosed
Everyone has different comfort levels with how and when they disclose their Parkinson’s diagnosis. Keeping an open line of communication with loved ones is especially important to minimize frustration and ensure you get the physical and emotional support you need. In...
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by Sarah King | Apr 28, 2023 | Resources
Palliative care, also known as supportive care, is a comprehensive approach to care that aims to improve quality of life for those with serious illnesses, including Parkinson’s disease. Contrary to what many think, palliative care is not specific to hospice or...
by Sarah King | Apr 21, 2023 | Parkinson's Awareness
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! This month we are shining a spotlight on all things advocacy, both on a policy and a personal level. What It Means to Advocate for Parkinson’s Policies Simply put, our representatives may not know the importance of Parkinson’s...
by Sarah King | Apr 3, 2023 | Meet Our LA Community
To my friends in the Los Angeles Parkinson’s community, It has been a pleasure to work with you over the last five years in my role with PCLA. I joined PCLA to form a deeper connection with families living with PD in our area, and to help you with the resources,...
by Sarah King | Mar 30, 2023 | Education
With medical marijuana now legal in 39 states, experts in the Parkinson’s community are expanding their research on how marijuana, also known as cannabis, can help treat PD symptoms. The impact of cannabis on Parkinson’s is so far inconclusive, but a number of...
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