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By Tom Knechtel My husband Bob collapsed from sepsis, and, after two months in hospitals and rehab places, I brought him home and cared for him until he died, five months later. Here’s some of what I learned during that time. The task of caring for someone at home can...
This month, Leslie Rodier shares with us her family’s Parkinson’s story and how she learned to care for herself while balancing her family’s needs. Leslie’s husband Bob Potter serves on PCLA’s Board of Directors. In September 2006, Bob was diagnosed with Parkinson’s....
OTHER PARKINSON’S NEWS
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...
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,...
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...
It’s very common for people with Parkinson's disease to experience sleep problems, including sleep apnea. In fact, 40% of people with PD report experiencing obstructive sleep apnea. While the link between Parkinson's disease and sleep apnea is still being explored,...
Parkinson’s reach extends well beyond cultures and borders. In the United States, an estimated 90,000 people are diagnosed with PD each year, with 12 million people projected to be diagnosed globally by 2030. Despite its widespread nature, the majority of genetic...
We recognize that PD affects not just those diagnosed but also their children, spouses, friends, and care partners. The good news is that no one is ever alone in their diagnosis — PCLA offers support for the whole village. When facing a long-term disease, you may...
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