Leading up to our annual art exhibition Living Artistically with Parkinson’s we’re interviewing some of the artists – and members of our PD community – who have participated in the past. This month we’re talking to Travis Robinson. Travis has been living with...
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Meet Our Los Angeles Community: Sandy & Judy Yaras
Sandy Yaras is the leader of PCLA’s Let Talk About Parkinson’s support group and our PCLA Online virtual support group. He was diagnosed in 2004 at the age of 63. Sandy taught middle school students for over 20 years and is also an artist, writer, and stand-up comic....
A Caregiver Lesson Learned
The risks of being a caregiver is that we are HUMAN BEINGS and sometimes we get sick. Almost every caregiver I know puts their loved one’s health above their own. I care for my husband who has had Parkinson’s for 19 years, he was diagnosed when he was 36. He’s had...
OTHER PARKINSON’S NEWS
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,...
How Parkinson’s Affects the Hispanic Community
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...
6 Ways to Share Your Love with the Parkinson’s Community
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...
The Stages of Parkinson’s Disease: Explained [2023]
There is no “one size fits all” approach to PD’s progression, so Parkinson’s disease stages may not truly exist (as they do in Cancer). As such, there is not one linear path in disease development, and it’s difficult to generalize the disease’s progression. Having...
PCLA 2022 Year in Review (How We Impacted the PD Community)
2022 has been a year of new ideas, initiatives, and amazing accomplishments! Despite the challenges of operating during the pandemic earlier in the year, PCLA and the Parkinson’s community have found ways to connect, support, and inspire. Let’s revisit the highlights...
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