Men with Parkinson’s Support Group

Online

Join us for a virtual monthly support group just for men living with Parkinson’s. This group is facilitated by Charles and meets on the first Thursday of the month each month, 7-8 pm PT. Meetings take place via Zoom and you do not need to live in the Los Angeles area. Zoom link: bit.ly/PCLAmenwithpd Please join us for support and feel free to share, or just listen.

Sharing Our Strength Support Group With Nessa

Online

This monthly support group is open to all, and is hosted by Parkinson's care partner Nessa Weinman.Zoom link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Nessa is an experienced care-partner to her husband Mike, who was diagnosed at age 36 over 22 years ago. Together, Mike & Nessa raised 3 sons who were all under 10 years old when Parkinson's was diagnosed. Nessa has also been an Executive Director for 2 different Parkinson's non-profits raising money and awareness. She has been running this support group for 10 years. If you're looking for an optimistic and realistic leader, check out this group.

Fun Fitness: Stretch, Strengthen and Sway!

Online

Join us for a fun and interactive exercise class incorporating agility and balance, strength training, and dance. All levels are welcome, and all movements can be modified as needed. No special equipment is necessary. Don't have weights? Grab a water bottle! This weekly class is led by Jann Karam. You can view archived classes on our Youtube channel. Join us every Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 am PT Zoom link: bit.ly/PCLAfunfit  passcode: ff2022 meeting ID: 893 4992 3381 Jann Karam began her fitness career in New York City where she trained to teach Aerobics, Dance, Cardio-sculpt and Stretch. Since then, Jann has taught a wide variety of fitness formats including Aerobics, Sculpt, mat Pilates, Yoga, Stretch, Silver Sneakers and Spinning in many of Los Angeles’s premier gyms and fitness centers. Her vast education and expertise, along with her unique teaching style, help to create a challenging, informative, safe, and enjoyable fitness experience for all levels. For many years, until the Covid lockdown, Jann held regular Senior Fitness classes at The Westside Jewish Community Center. “My senior class is lots of fun: it’s a mashup of all the formats that most people want to include in their exercise routines,” Jann explains. “It's a combination of stretching, […]

Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Online

Hosted by Judy Yaras. Zoom link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla This general Parkinson's support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a PD care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.

Event Series Children of PD support group

Children of PD support group

Online

This weekly support group is for adult children of a parent with Parkinson’s, or adult caregivers to a non-spouse relative with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and share resources. This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a caregiver to his father with Parkinson's. Zoom link: bit.ly/PCLAChildrenofPD

Event Series Cuidadores tengamos una charla

Cuidadores tengamos una charla

Online

Una reunión mensual gratuita para cuidadores de personas con Parkinson, en español. Presentado por Roxanna Estrada, MFT. Las reuniones tienen lugar el segundo viernes de cada mes, de 10 a 11 a. m. (hora del Pacífico). Zoom enlace: bit.ly/unidosconpcla contraseña: bailando Conoce a Roxana Mi gran passion es llevar sanacion a Familias, niños y adultos. He estado en el campo de salud mental por 9 años; alli he encontrado alegria apoyando a las personas en su camino hacia la curacion y felicidad, utilizando una cultura sensitiva y con un objetivo funcional basado en prácticas, evidencias de desarrollo y confianza en la relación terapeutica. He ayudado a clientes a aumentar su perscepcion y autoconciencia para que puedan vivir plenamente asi mismos. Mi enfoque en la terapia es hacerlo atractivo y colaborativo. En mi tiempo libre disfruto estar al aire libre en la naturaleza, leer, pasar tiempo con mis seres queridos, mirar peliculas y escuchar musica.

Caregiver Cafe (evening) – Support Group for Parkinson’s Care Partners & Family Caregivers

Online

Hosted by Judy Yaras. Zoom link: bit.ly/supportgroupPCLA This group provides a place for Parkinson's care partners and family members to share (or just listen), ask questions, and swap information and resources. This evening "Caregiver Café" meeting is facilitated by Judy Yaras, PCLA Vice President, who was a Parkinson's care partner to her husband Sandy Yaras for 18 years.

Fun Fitness: Stretch, Strengthen and Sway!

Online

Join us for a fun and interactive exercise class incorporating agility and balance, strength training, and dance. All levels are welcome, and all movements can be modified as needed. No special equipment is necessary. Don't have weights? Grab a water bottle! This weekly class is led by Jann Karam. You can view archived classes on our Youtube channel. Join us every Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 am PT Zoom link: bit.ly/PCLAfunfit  passcode: ff2022 meeting ID: 893 4992 3381 Jann Karam began her fitness career in New York City where she trained to teach Aerobics, Dance, Cardio-sculpt and Stretch. Since then, Jann has taught a wide variety of fitness formats including Aerobics, Sculpt, mat Pilates, Yoga, Stretch, Silver Sneakers and Spinning in many of Los Angeles’s premier gyms and fitness centers. Her vast education and expertise, along with her unique teaching style, help to create a challenging, informative, safe, and enjoyable fitness experience for all levels. For many years, until the Covid lockdown, Jann held regular Senior Fitness classes at The Westside Jewish Community Center. “My senior class is lots of fun: it’s a mashup of all the formats that most people want to include in their exercise routines,” Jann explains. “It's a combination of stretching, […]

Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Online

Hosted by Judy Yaras. Zoom link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla This general Parkinson's support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a PD care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.

Event Series Children of PD support group

Children of PD support group

Online

This weekly support group is for adult children of a parent with Parkinson’s, or adult caregivers to a non-spouse relative with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and share resources. This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a caregiver to his father with Parkinson's. Zoom link: bit.ly/PCLAChildrenofPD

Event Series Living with Loss Support Group

Living with Loss Support Group

Online

Join us for a virtual monthly support group for members of the Parkinson’s community who are grieving a loss. Please join us for support and feel free to share or just listen. Living with Loss meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm-8:30pm PT.   Registration Link: bit.ly/pclaLWL *Please note: once you register for the group you will receive monthly reminders for each meeting* Meeting ID: 895 0595 8738 Host: Juanita Thompson, LCSW