Los Angeles native Alan Ascher began writing poems shortly after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. His story exemplifies the power of art, connection, and inspiration working together to empower those living with Parkinson’s. Plus, it demonstrates how living...
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 -...
Why just walk if I can run? Why just run if I can jump? Why just jump if I can leap? Why just leap if I can dance? Why “just do” anything? Why not just do everything with as much interest, attention and engagement as I possibly can? This is not “just moving,” this is...
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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 truly enjoying the holiday season. 1. Value Your Needs It's...
Having Parkinson’s disease doesn’t mean you can’t travel. Use this guide to learn how to properly plan and make a few adjustments to help you embark on your next journey! First Things First — Consult Your Doctor Before Traveling Start by scheduling an appointment with...
First things first: take a deep breath. Understandably, it can be a lot to take in. But know these three things: You’re not alone. You have many support options. You can live a great life! Nonetheless, knowing what to do next or where to turn for help can be tough....
Young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is a growing subset of people who develop the disease at a younger age, typically between the ages of 21 and 50. According to 2020 data, 3–5% start before age 40. Surprising to many, symptoms of YOPD can start to appear in a...
The benefits of art therapy go beyond creating beautiful masterpieces. Art therapy can help promote better mental and physical health as well. In particular, the effects of art therapy have been shown to help improve the quality of life for those affected by...
Looking for resources for exercising at home? There are a lot of great options out there, from pre-recorded videos you can watch on your own schedule, to live virtual group classes. Online exercise videos & YouTube channels PCLA’s Fun Fitness class on YouTube...
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