Powerful Resources for People with Parkinson’s

Abilities Expo

Expos and resources for people with disabilities, their families and care partners.

Acadia Connect

Financial assistance for Nuplazid.

Acute Rehabilitation at Southern California Hospital Culver City

The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Southern California Hospital Culver City offers a more intense program of rehabilitation therapy and nursing after hospital discharge in order to return people living with Parkinson’s to the highest level of independence possible.

Adventist Health Glendale

All Trails

You can search for hiking and walking trails near you using the All Trails website or app. You can filter trails by difficulty, accessibility, and more, and you can read user reviews of trails.

Andrew J. Petkus, PhD

Clinical Psychology, Psychology , Neurology

A Prescription for Action: Ending Parkinson’s Disease

Ray Dorsey, MD; Tedd Shere, PhD; Michael S.Okun, MD; Bastiaan R Bloem, MD, PhD. Published May 2020.

Arroyo Physical Therapy

Balance and Vestibular Physical Therapy Center

Balance Disorders Institute of Los Angeles

Beat Based Movement

Beat Based Movement is an exercise and movement class, located in Venice, that incorporates percussion and boxing. This program is specifically designed for the PD community.

Bet Tzedek’s Leaving a Legacy Program - Estate Planning

Bet Tzedek’s Leaving a Legacy Program is an elder justice initiative seeking to connect older and dependent adults with estate planning tools. Estate planning (sometimes referred to as life planning) is vital to supporting autonomy, securing homeownership, protecting assets, and building disaster resilience. Access to estate (life) planning empowers an individual to shape their legacy and create a pathway to intergenerational wealth.

Boxing for Balance

Boxing for Balance offers non-contact boxing and movement classes for people with Parkinson’s, with Rock Steady Boxing programs in Santa Monica, Lake Balboa, Woodland Hills, and Thousand Oaks. Additional offerings include a paid online workout program, private training, assisted-living classes, and a free monthly Parkinson’s support group on Zoom.

Brain & Life (now BrainHealth.com)

A magazine and website by the American Academy of Neurology.

Brain Support Network

Brian Grant Foundation

Building a Care Partnership

Free online self-paced course for care partners.

CalDUALS: Medicare and Medi-Cal Information

Medicare and Medi-Cal information for people who have both.

California Earthquake Early Warning

California's earthquake warning system.

Cars2Charities

PCLA is now active in the Cars2Charities program! Cars2Charities accepts cars for donation, sells them at auction, then donates the proceeds to your charity of choice, in this case, PCLA! Visit PCLA’s Cars2Charities webpage for more information and to get started.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Movement Disorders

Movement disorder specialists, fellowship-trained neurologists, at Cedars-Sinai.

Center for Health Care Rights (Medicare and Medi-Cal help)

Help navigating Medicare and Medi-Cal, including an advocate for people with Parkinson's who live alone.

CJ & Associates Care Consulting

Services provided: geriatric case manager. Services are private pay, billed on an hourly basis. Some long-term care insurance policies cover care management services; refer to your policy to see if care management is a covered benefit.

ClinicalTrials.gov

A database of clinical trials from around the world.

Dancing Through Parkinson’s

Dancing Through Parkinson’s offers donation-based weekly dance classes in Venice and in Tarzana.

Davis Phinney Foundation

Davis Phinney Foundation Care Partner Meetups

Monthly meetups for Parkinson's care partners.

Dolce Therapies

Individualized, evidence-based speech, voice, and communication therapy tailored to each client’s specific needs.

Dr. Mary Grace Lagasca

Occupational therapy to help maintain independence and improve skills for daily living.

Earthquake Brace + Bolt

Seismic retrofit program for raised-foundation homes.

Earthquake Country Alliance

Earthquake preparedness information.

Every Victory Counts: Essential Information & Inspiration for a Lifetime of Wellness with Parkinson’s

Book by Monique Giroux, MD & Sierra Farris, PA-C, MPAS. Free from the Davis Phinney Foundation: Care partner version also available.

Family Caregiver Alliance

The Family Caregiver Alliance offers resources, including an online community and virtual care partner support groups.

Healthiest Indoor Exercises for People With Parkinson's

A comprehensive listing of in-home options for Parkinson's exercises (both live classes and pre-recorded options), including cardio, strength, dance, boxing, spinning, yoga, and tai chi.

Help for Alzheimer's Families grant

Grant for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Huntington Hospital, Movement Disorders Program

Movement disorder specialists, fellowship-trained neurologists, in Pasadena.

InCourage Physical Therapy

Invigorate Physical Therapy & Wellness

Physical therapy and wellness for Parkinson's, online.

Iyengar Yoga

Jewish Free Loan Association

Zero-interest loans, non-denominational.

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Neurology

Movement disorder specialists for Kaiser Permanente members.

Karina Fakheri

Kathi Koll Foundation

Financial aid for family care partners.

Keck School of Medicine of USC, Neurology

Movement disorder specialists, fellowship-trained neurologists, at Keck Medicine of USC.

LA County Aging & Disabilities Department

Services for older adults, adults with disabilities and family care partners across Los Angeles County, with an Information & Assistance Hotline.

LA County Emergency Survival Program

Emergency preparedness from the County of Los Angeles.

LA Department of Aging

Services for seniors and care partners.

LA Department on Disability

Services and resources for people with disabilities.

Lineage Performing Arts Center

Lineage Performing Arts Center in Pasadena offers free dance, voice and music, and acting classes for people with PD and other neurological challenges.

Living with Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Book by Michael S. Okun, MD; Irene Malaty (Author), Wissam Deeb (Author). Published April 2020.

Long Beach Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Institute

Movement disorder specialists, fellowship-trained neurologists, in Long Beach.

Lori Michiel Fitness

Lori Michiel Fitness has a team of trainers who work with people with Parkinson's. They offer in-person and Zoom sessions and cover much of Los Angeles County.

LSVT BIG

LSVT BIG physical and occupational therapy for Parkinson's.

LSVT Global

Find local therapists and speech language pathologists trained in the LSVT LOUD program - specifically for people with PD - on their site.

Marina Athletic Club

Provides specialized fitness and wellness services for older adults, with a strong focus on helping people maintain independence and physical ability as they age, especially those with Parkinson's Disease.

Medical Xpress

Daily coverage of science, technology and medical news.

Medscape

Free medical reference site and app, with a Drug Interaction Checker and a Pricing and Savings checker for nearby pharmacies.

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's

More to Parkinson’s®

More to Parkinson’s® is a disease awareness campaign that aims to break the stigma surrounding PD-related hallucinations and delusions and foster open dialogue among people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones before symptoms start or at the first sign so they may speak up to their doctor.

Music in Medicine

Pianist Tony Arant plays for patients and speaks about serving as a music practitioner in Baylor University Medical Center’s (Dallas, TX) Arts in Medicine program.

Music Mends Minds

Music Mends Minds creates musical support groups for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and other neurological disorders.

National Caregiver Action Network

The National Caregiver Action Network offers online forums for care partner support and a Family Caregiver Toolbox.

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Free guides on healthy aging, including sleep, falls prevention and benefits.

NeuroPong

NeuroPong offers in-person table tennis classes for people living with Parkinson's and other neurological conditions, at Re+active PT & Wellness in West Los Angeles. Classes meet Tuesdays and Fridays.

Neuroscience News

Independent open access science magazine with neuroscience research news from labs, universities and hospitals.

NeuroSport Physical Therapy

Neuro-Wellness Alliance

Neuro-Wellness Alliance offers in-person boxing classes in Woodland Hills, CA, as well as online boxing and spinning classes.

Nursing Home Abuse Center

The organization’s primary focus it to assist those who have experienced nursing home abuse by creating a one-stop shop of information, offering a toll-free number with live medical experts, and helping connect victims to support groups and resources in their communities.

Pacific Movement Disorders Center

Movement disorder specialists at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Parkinson's Disease For Dummies

Book by Michele Tagliati, MD; Gary Guten, MD, MA; and Jo Horne, MA. More recent edition 2022.

Parkinson's Foundation

Parkinson's News Today

Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)

A landmark study building an open-access data set and biosample library to speed new treatments.

Parkinson's Wellness Fund

Financial aid for services that improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's.

Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR!)

PWR! maintains a searchable listing of professionals - therapists and fitness instructors - who have been certified in their PWR!Moves program for people with Parkinson's.

Parkinson Voice Project

Find local therapists and speech language pathologists via their online search tool.

Partners in Care Foundation

Community-based care and support.

Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, Parkinson's disease fund

Financial assistance fund for Parkinson's disease.

PMD Alliance

Progressive Physical Therapy

Progressive Physical Therapy

Progressive Physical Therapy

Progressive Physical Therapy

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Movement Disorders Center

Movement disorder specialists, fellowship-trained neurologists, in Burbank.

Re+Active Physical Therapy

Re+Active Physical Therapy

Rehab Specialists

Right At Home

At Right at Home, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, reliable, and professional care to seniors and individuals with disabilities in the comfort of their own homes. Our highly trained and experienced care partners are committed to meeting each client's unique needs while promoting independence and enhancing their overall quality of life.

Rock Steady Boxing

There are several Rock Steady Boxing programs in the greater Los Angeles area, including Burbank, Calabasas, Encino, Monrovia, Pacific Palisades, and Simi Valley. If you are outside of the Los Angeles area, use their find a class tool to find classes near you.

Rogue in Motion

Online exercise and education to live well with Parkinson's.

Select Physical Therapy

SmartXPD

Personal trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist Patrick LoSasso specializes in working with people with Parkinson's, and has worked with the community for many years. He offers online group classes and individual training. (Patrick also serves as the President of PCLA's board of directors).

SoCal Speech Therapy & Swallowing Diagnostics

Southern California Neurology Consultants

Specialists who treat GI symptoms in Parkinson's, such as constipation, difficulty swallowing, nausea and bloating.

SPEAK OUT! class from Cal State Northridge

Contact the CSUN Language, Speech and Hearing Center at (818) 677-2856

SPEAK OUT! Individual and Group Therapy

The SPEAK OUT!® therapy program, developed by the nonprofit organization, Parkinson Voice Project, helps people with Parkinson's and related disorders REGAIN and RETAIN their speech and swallowing. Parkinson Voice Project is collaborating with Cal State LA to make its program accessible to every American by not charging for SPEAK OUT! Therapy.

Speak Steady Voice Reset with Jessica Ackerman

Program packaged as a simple guided video platform, accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Speech Therapy for PD: What are the Options?

PCLA program.

St. Barnabas Senior Services

Senior services and support in Los Angeles.

Stories from Living with Parkinson’s

There’s a lot of living left to do for people with Parkinson’s Disease. This film breaks down the important ON/OFF periods between when medications are most and least effective – through the lens of patients themselves.

Studio Brava Physical Therapy & Wellness

Superior Court Self-Help Center

Get a durable power of attorney early, so you can take part in medical decisions.

The Assistance Fund

Financial assistance for people with chronic illness.

The Caregiver Space

The Caregiver Space is an active community offering personal stories, articles of interest, an email newsletter, and more.

The Parkinson's Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment

Book by Ray Dorsey, MD and Michael S. Okun, MD. Published August 2025.

Training for All Ages

Certified personal trainer Jonathan Rose specializes in working with people with Parkinson's (among other populations); does offer in-home fitness training (he covers a fairly large area)

UCLA Neurological Services in Westwood

Movement disorder specialists, fellowship-trained neurologists, at UCLA Health.

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

The USC Family Caregiver Support Center offers a wealth of resources for family care partners, including care partner education, tips, support groups, and more.

VA Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC)

Parkinson's care for veterans at the West Los Angeles VA, with Indu Subramanian, MD.

Voice Speech Center

The Voice Speech Center specializes in Voice, Speech & Language Development, Fluency, and Swallowing therapy for children and adults.

Warm Line

The Warm Line provides accessible mental health support via phone and web chat to anyone in need. Some concerns callers share are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, pain, depression, finances, alcohol/drug use, etc.

You, Your Loved One, and Parkinson’s Disease: Advice from Lonnie Ali and the Michael J. Fox Foundation

Ziya 'Z' Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy with over two decades of clinical experience. Combines the best of lifestyle medicine, health coaching, physical therapy and integrative wellness to help individuals move better and feel better.