PCLA Programs
Support, education, resources and other programs by Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles supporting LA Parkinson’s families
PCLA PROGRAMS & RESOURCES FOR PARKINSON’S
Support Groups
PD Research & Education
Information Specialist
Local Assistance Programs
Social Events
FIND Support Groups for Parkinson’s
Connect with others who are living with Parkinson’s
PCLA’s support groups offer an opportunity to meet others who understand that challenges you face daily. We have mixed groups as well as groups just for care partners, women with PD, men with PD, the young onset population, and more. Most of our groups are virtual, but our Sharing Our Strength group meets in person in Westwood once a month.
Tap the button below to see PCLA’s current calendar of support groups and events, or download our support group flyer.
PARKINSON’S RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY
Visit our blog for articles, updates, and education on research, living with Parkinson’s, and more
6 Ways to Go “Back to School” with PD This Fall
Remember that feeling of going “back to school”? It was always so exciting to shop for new clothes and gadgets, settle back into a routine, and get centered on plans and goals. For those living with Parkinson’s disease, back-to-school season can be the perfect...
Words of Encouragement from People with PD to People with PD
It’s hard to know what to say to someone facing a life-altering medical diagnosis like Parkinson’s disease. Even with the best intentions, our words may become tangled or awkward as we attempt to comfort a loved one. Recognizing the delicate nature of the subject,...
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Top Walking Aids for PD [And Benefits of Using Them]
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...
Information & Referral Specialist
Need info on available resources for Parkinson’s in Los Angeles?
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s for years, we are here to help you find the support you need. Reach out to PCLA’s Information & Referral Specialist today to find the information you need.
Call
310.880.3143
Reach out for help with:
- Support groups
- Exercise classes
- Caregiver support
- Physical therapy for PD
- Speech or occupational therapy for PD
- Attendant care services
- Home modification services
- Financial and legal resources and more
LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Transportation program
People living with Parkinson’s anywhere in Los Angeles County are invited to apply for assistance. Only one person per household may apply per application period**.
Assistance will be provided based on a randomized drawing, as funds allow. All applicants will be contacted by email following the drawing.
**We are not currently accepting applications.
Our next application period will be announced by email. If you are not already on our email list, please sign up today to receive notifications of this and other programs.**
Additional Resources
Acute Rehabilitation at Southern California Hospital Culver City
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Southern California Hospital Culver City is a specialized acute comprehensive medical rehabilitation program for those who have suffered a disabling illness or injury, including Parkinson’s disease. This acute rehab unit is distinct from the general rehabilitation therapy provided while still in the hospital. They offer 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.
Learn more here and by visiting their rehabilitation services page.
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.
Visit MoretoParkinsons.com, to find information and resources and hear Ryan’s story and those of other real people with Parkinson’s.
Warm Line
The Warm Line provides accessible mental health support by using the wisdom of lived experience to connect, inspire hope, and empower our community toward unlimited recovery. We have provided assistance via phone and web chat to anyone in need since 2014. Some concerns callers share are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, pain, depression, finances, alcohol/drug use, etc.
Call or Text 855-600-WARM (9276) to speak with a counselor 24/7
Or use our Chat widget at the bottom right of our website to speak to a counselor.
Stories from Living with Parkinson’s
A short documentary from Mediflix
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. Every person with Parkinson’s is unique and every experience of an OFF period is just as personal. In this animated film, we hear from four patients, one caregiver, and one leading neurologist and movement disorder specialist about what people can do to stay more ON than OFF.
Through these frank conversations in community with each other and importantly – with our doctors – people with Parkinson’s can get ON with life.
Join us for a drop-in mindfulness group for Veterans who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and who are established with the GLA Movement Disorders Clinic. The focus of our group will be to practice mindfulness skills for improved concentration, self-regulation, and social engagement. Each session will include education, breathing exercises, a gentle and seated movement practice, and a closing meditation.
Who: Veterans with PD (GLA)
Where: VA Video Connect (Virtual)
When: Mondays at 11 AM PST (Starts July 2023)
For More Information or to Enroll*, Contact:
Elika Razmjou, Psy.D., RYT-200 | (310) 405-4974
Aubrey White, MA, CCC-SLP, RYT-200 | (657) 502-8970
NursingHomeAbuseCenter.com
The organization’s primary focus is to assist those who have experienced nursing home abuse, by:
- Creating a one-stop shop of information found on their site, with a team dedicated to bringing the latest information on nursing home abuse and other senior-related issues.
- Offering a toll-free number that individuals can call, with live medical experts to answer questions.
- Helping connect victims to support groups and resources in their communities
Aging and Sleep: Prevent Disease by Getting More Zzzs
Through music, we restore the rhythm of life…
for loved ones, caregivers, and communities.
Familiar Treasures: Therapeutic Music for Memory Care, Healing, and Peace
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.