Support for People with Young Onset Parkinson’s (YOPD)

Being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s can be overwhelming, but with the right support, knowledge, and care, you can live your absolute best life.
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What is Young Onset Parkinson’s (YOPD)?

Young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) is a growing subset of people who develop the disease at a younger age, typically between the ages of 21 and 50.

PCLA Support Groups for YOPD

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Details

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

When

Wednesday, April 30 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Videos for YOPD

Blog Articles for YOPD

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Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Young-onset Parkinson's disease impacts roughly 4% of those with Parkinson’s disease. Here are common symptoms, treatments, and resources.

Featured Resource

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.

Watch Documentary

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