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,...
Join PCLA in celebrating the amazing fathers in our community! Honor a dad you love -- and help family's living with Parkinson's disease -- by making a donation to PCLA in his name. Add a special message with your donation, if you like, and we will post it here. If...
OTHER PARKINSON’S NEWS
Living with Parkinson’s disease shouldn’t mean missing out on holiday family celebrations or spending time with cherished friends. Proper self-care and preparation can help you avoid stress and anxiety while having a wonderful holiday season! Here are eight ways to...
Living with Parkinson’s disease comes with its fair share of challenges, physically and mentally. It’s common to experience days where staying positive feels impossible, and that’s completely okay. It’s important to acknowledge these feelings without judgment, but...
Living with Parkinson’s can present a range of complicated emotions. It’s normal to experience anger, sadness, and fear — fear for the loss of “normalcy” in life, fear of how Parkinson’s disease will alter your relationships, and fear of what’s to come. In most cases,...
An estimated 8.5 million people have Parkinson’s disease (PD) worldwide, making representation in popular media increasingly important. When accurately portrayed, media can help raise awareness, foster empathy, and offer insights into the daily challenges faced by...
Remember that feeling of going “back to school”? It was always so exciting to shop for new clothes and gadgets, settle back into a routine, and get centered on plans and goals. For those living with Parkinson’s disease, back-to-school season can be the perfect...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that can impact a person’s ability to perform daily movements, like walking or buttoning a coat. It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the best ways to manage these symptoms is to keep moving! Keeping up with games and...
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