Name: Environmental factors in Parkinson’s Disease
Start: 2024-03-21T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-03-21T10:00:00-07:00
Location: Online

March 2024

Mon 11

Featured March 11 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sharing Our Strength In-Person Support Group

Sharing Our Strength In-Person Support Group

Westwood Presbyterian Church 10822 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This monthly Parkinson's support group is free and open to all. Join us monthly on the 2nd Monday, 10:30am-12:00pm at Westwood Presbyterian Church, in Hoffman Hall. Parking is free - enter through the gate on Wilshire. Host: Nessa Weinman About Host: Nessa is an experienced care-partner to her husband Mike, who was diagnosed at age 36 in the year 2000. Together, Mike & Nessa raised 3 sons who were all under 10 years old when Mike’s 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.

Tue 12

March 12 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Online

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 meets weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Judy Yaras This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a Parkinson’s care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.

Tue 12

March 12 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Care Partner Connection Support Group

Care Partner Connection Support Group

Online

This weekly support group is for all family caregivers to a loved one 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 resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/CarePartnerConnection Meeting ID: 838 6737 7847 Password: 808495 Host: Charles Schiell About Host: This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a care partner to his father with Parkinson’s.

Wed 13

March 13 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Caregiver Cafe Support Group

Caregiver Cafe Support Group

Online

This support group is for all Parkinson’s care partners and family members. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 11:00am-12:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Juanita Thompson, LCSW

Thu 14

Featured March 14 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

LA Marathon BIG 5K Appreciation Dinner

Trattoria Bella Roma 1509 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

🎉 To show our gratitude to this year's 5K participants and donors, PCLA is throwing a fun pre-event dinner! 🎟️ Your ticket includes: A selection of pizza, pasta, salad and non-alcoholic beverages from Trattoria Bella Roma. We'll have a guest speaker, Dr. Adrienne Keener from UCLA and West Los Angeles VA PADRECC (Parkinson’s Disease Research Education and Clinical Center). There will also be an opportunity to learn more about Magnes' NuShu product, which provides medical-grade gait analysis for freezing and gait issues, all integrated into a comfortable pair of shoes. 📌 Notes: FREE parking in restaurant parking lot RSVP by 3/11/24 We eagerly anticipate your presence and the opportunity to express our gratitude in person!! Learn more about PCLA at www.pcla.org. Thank you to our generous event sponsors: Abbvie, Abbott, and Inbrija/Acorda Therapeutics, NuShu/Magnes,

Sat 16

Featured March 16 | 6:00 am - 12:00 pm

LA Big 5k

Dodgers Stadium 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The LA 5K is a family-friendly race open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers and strollers and supports The McCourt Foundation mission to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world! Join PCLA for an iconic run/walk through Los Angeles as you run through beautiful Elysian Park before a rewarding finish set against the backdrop of world-famous Dodger Stadium. All participants will receive a race shirt, finishers medal, post-race refreshments and a truly unforgettable race experience. Thank you to our sponsor Magnes and Acorda Therapeutics!! --- Head over to pcla.org to find out the different ways you can participate!

Tue 19

March 19 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Online

Tue 19

Featured March 19 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm S.T.A.R.T. Parkinson’s Support Group (in person)

S.T.A.R.T. Parkinson’s Support Group (in person)

San Marino Community Church 1750 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA, United States

This monthly Parkinson’s support group is free and open to all. Care partners and family members are welcome to attend, as well as people with Parkinson's. The group meets monthly on the third Tuesday, from 3-5 pm PT. RSVP requested: [email protected] Location: San Marino Community Church 1750 Virginia Road San Marino, CA 91108

Tue 19

March 19 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Women with Parkinson’s Support Group

Women with Parkinson’s Support Group

Online

Join us for a virtual support group exclusively for women with Parkinson’s. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, from 7:00pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/PCLAwomenPD Meeting ID: 848 3993 9181 Hosts: 1st Tuesdays: with Juanita Thompson, LCSW 3rd Tuesdays: with Angela Neff, PCLA board member and woman with Parkinson’s

Tue 19

March 19 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Care Partner Connection Support Group

Care Partner Connection Support Group

Online

Wed 20

March 20 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. Juanita Thompson, LCSW, is our facilitator for this group. Please join us for support and feel free to share or just listen. Living with Loss support group 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm-8:30pm PT Link to join: bit.ly/LivingWithLossPCLA Meeting ID: 895 0595 8738

Thu 21

Featured March 21 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Environmental factors in Parkinson’s Disease

Online

Join us for a conversation about the environmental actors that have been linked to developing PD. About out speaker: Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. Ray is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson’s disease. His research on brain diseases and digital health has been published in leading academic journals and featured in multiple news outlets. In 2020, Ray and his colleagues wrote Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a book that provides a prescription for ending the world’s fastest growing brain disease. Ray previously directed the movement disorders division and neurology telemedicine at Johns Hopkins and worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company. In 2015, the White House recognized him as a “Champion for Change” for Parkinson’s disease. **Can't make this date? Register to receive a link to the recording.** -- This event is part of PCLA's "Let's Talk Parkinson's" series of live online events. Special thanks to our program sponsors Abbott, Acadia and Boston Scientific for making this series possible. Learn more about PCLA at www.pcla.org.