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The Latest Advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s
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The Latest Advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s

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Join us for a conversation about the latest advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation technologies. About our speaker: Dr. Danielle Thordarson is a movement disorders neurologist originally from Camarillo, CA. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychobiology at UCLA, where she developed a deep interest in the complexities of neurological diseases. Dr. Thordarson earned her MD from Rush Medical College in Chicago, followed by a neurology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Following her residency, she pursued a fellowship in movement disorders at UCLA, where she developed specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and essential tremor. In fall of 2024, she will be joining the faculty at UCLA Movement Disorders where she will dedicate her time to clinical care, education, and clinical trials in Parkinson’s disease and ataxia. This program was made possible by our program sponsor, Abbott. — Learn more about PCLA at www.pcla.org.

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Event Series Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

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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.

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Event Series Care Partner Connection Support Group

Care Partner Connection Support Group

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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.

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Women and Parkinson’s: A Conversation with Patricia Chavez, Laura Erlig & Heather Kennedy

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**Can't make this date? Register to receive a link to the recording.** Moderated by Dr. Adrienne Keener Discover the unique perspectives and experiences of three women, as they navigate the challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease. Patricia Chavez is a retired Computer Applications and Office Technology Instructor. She feels fortunate to live close to her family, especially her granddaughters, in the San Gabriel Valley since they are her motivation to stay well. She was diagnosed with PD in early 2023 and is grateful to all those who have given her support. Laura Holt-Erlig is a teacher of Middle School homeschoolers, grant writer, gardener, mother, wife, and daughter.  She was diagnosed March of 2021 with Parkinson’s Disease, and has been on the journey to understanding and fighting it ever since through exercise, medication, and mindfulness. Heather Kennedy is the founder of Kathleen Kiddo, an advocacy site offering resources and connection through her writing and vlogs. An entertaining speaker known for her unique talks and film presentations about living with Parkinson’s, Heather writes from her home in the SF Bay Area. In April 2021, Heather received Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery. As a member of the Parkinson’s community Heather is intimately familiar with […]

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Event Series Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

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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.

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Event Series Care Partner Connection Support Group

Care Partner Connection Support Group

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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.

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Young Onset & Young at Heart Support Group

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Join us for a free monthly support group for PWPs and care partners and family members, with a special focus on the Young Onset population. This is also a great group for those who are working and/or raising children while living with Parkinson’s. Young Onset and “Young at Heart” meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 7:30pm-9:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280

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Event Series Men with Parkinson’s Support Group

Men with Parkinson’s Support Group

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Join us for a virtual support group exclusively for men with Parkinson’s. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month, from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/PCLAmenwithpd Password: 12345 Meeting ID: 867 9994 2844 Host: Charles Coverdale

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Event Series Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group

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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.

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Event Series Women with Parkinson’s support group

Women with Parkinson’s Support Group

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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

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Event Series Care Partner Connection Support Group

Care Partner Connection Support Group

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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.

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Event Series Caregiver Cafe Support Group

Caregiver Cafe Support Group

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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