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Calling all poets!
PCLA is looking for submissions for our forthcoming Living Artistically: The Poetry of Parkinson’s book, to be published this April in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month and National Poetry Month. We welcome submissions from anyone in the Parkinson’s community -...
Recursos de Parkinson en Español (Parkinson’s Resources, in Spanish)
PCLA ha creado esta página de internet para ayudar a las familias que viven con Parkinson a encontrar los recursos y la información que necesitan. Comuníquese con nosotros si hay recursos que debamos agregar a esta página. Este programa cuenta con una donación...
OTHER PARKINSON’S NEWS
Dress Easier with Adaptive Clothing for Parkinson’s
June is National Safety Month! For people living with Parkinson’s disease, adaptive clothing can be a game changer for dressing easier, reducing risk of injury, and maintaining independence. As Parkinson’s disease progresses, some may experience more severe tremors,...
Hand Exercises to Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms
A common symptom of Parkinson’s disease is loss of dexterity, or controlled movement, in the hands. The severity of symptoms ranges from person to person, but even the most impacted individual may benefit from a variety of targeted hand exercises. Why Does PD Impact...
How to Share Your PD Diagnosis with Family in a Loving Way
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...
What’s Palliative Care for Parkinson’s? [And Why It Matters]
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...
How to Advocate During Parkinson’s Awareness Month
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...
A letter from Sarah King
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,...
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