Want to hear about the latest developments in Parkinson’s disease research? PCLA recently hosted an online Q&A "The Latest in Parkinson's Research 2023," with Jeff Bronstein, MD, PhD, Director of the Movement Disorders Program at UCLA.WATCH THE PRESENTATION Miss...
PCLA ha creado esta página de internet para ayudar a las familias que viven con Parkinson a encontrar los recursos y la información que necesitan. Comuníquese con nosotros si hay recursos que debamos agregar a esta página. Este programa cuenta con una donación...
Questions about speech therapy for Parkinson's? PCLA recently hosted an online Q&A "The Latest in Parkinson's Research 2021," with Jeff Bronstein, MD, PhD, Director of the Movement Disorders Program at UCLA. WATCH THE PRESENTATION Miss the event? Watch the replay...
OTHER PARKINSON’S NEWS
Technology has the power to improve the lives of people with PD, and the options for these tools are expanding each year. Recent advancements in tech have allowed for revolutionary methods of monitoring diseases and providing more tailored solutions for treatment. For...
Happy Pride Month! PCLA is committed to serving all members of the Parkinson’s community, especially those who are marginalized or face discrimination in the healthcare system. Members of the LGBTQ+ community experience unique barriers in healthcare, often leading to...
Freezing episodes can be one of the more frustrating and debilitating side effects of Parkinson’s. Freezing of gait refers to the temporary inability to move despite your best efforts. It may feel like you’re stuck in place and can impact different parts of the body,...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that predominantly affects motor skills, leading to significant challenges in daily activities, including walking. As the disease progresses, some people may find mobility aids to be especially helpful...
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month! Parkinson's disease (PD) and hearing loss are two seemingly unrelated conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. Until recently, little has been known about the interplay of these conditions, but emerging research...
According to federal and state laws in the United States, Parkinson’s is considered a disability. However, “disability” is a broad term. It relates to both the physical and mental impacts of Parkinson’s disease, ranging from a person’s ability to perform basic daily...
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