By Amy Sommer My left-hand dances to a beat all its own. It doesn’t need a partner or even music. The digits just flutter. Constantly. Faster when I’m cold, slower when I’m well-rested. Sometimes my hand’s compass points north, then gyrates south; sometimes it...
Meet Our LA Community
Meet Our Los Angeles Community: An Update from the Parkinson’s Advocacy Forum
Last month PCLA President Patrick LoSasso and Board Member Mark Siegel traveled to Washington, DC, for the 2019 Parkinson’s Advocacy Forum. They and 150 other advocates from across the country in educated Congressional members on policy issues impacting the PD...
Meet Our Los Angeles Community: David Solie
David Solie is a graduate of the University of Washington, University of Manitoba, and the University of Colorado Medical School, and practiced as a licensed physician assistant for several decades. He is the author of books on eldercare and inter-generational...
OTHER PARKINSON’S NEWS
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,...
Should Cannabis Be Used to Treat Parkinson’s Disease?
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...
Understanding Parkinson’s and Sleep Apnea
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,...
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