by Vivian Kanchian | Feb 28, 2024 | Early Onset
Young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) is a growing subset of people who develop the disease at a younger age, typically between the ages of 21 and 50. YOPD (sometimes referred to as early-onset Parkinson’s disease) impacts roughly 4% of the 1M people living...
by Vivian Kanchian | Feb 23, 2024 | Education, Living with Parkinson's Disease
As Parkinson’s disease progresses, the accompanying symptoms may impact an individual’s ability to drive. This can be a sensitive and sometimes tricky topic. Since driving is associated with independence, people living with PD may view restrictions to driving as a...
by Vivian Kanchian | Jan 15, 2024 | PCLA Events, Uncategorized
Happy 2024! As we look to the year ahead, we’re excited to offer more expansive opportunities to connect with the Parkinson’s community in Los Angeles and beyond. This year will see more opportunities for in-person events, the annual LA Big 5K fundraiser (which can be...
by Vivian Kanchian | Dec 27, 2023 | Parkinson's community
As 2023 comes to a close, we look back with gratitude for our accomplishments as a community and a non-profit organization. This year marked several exciting shifts at PCLA, especially as we expanded our community resources via support groups and the Let’s Talk...
by Vivian Kanchian | Nov 30, 2023 | Living with Parkinson's Disease, Resources
Gift-giving should be a joyful and fulfilling experience. If you have a person living with Parkinson’s disease on your shopping list, you may struggle to select a thoughtful gift that’s both appropriate and appreciated. We’re here to take some mystery out of the...
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