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PCLA helps people impacted by Parkinson’s with tools, strategies, and connections in the Los Angeles area and beyond.
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11/05/2026

📣 Announced! Lunch & Learn on December 2!

Get tickets at pcla.org/events or go to link in bio

Join us for the final installment of our exciting in-person 2026 series, “Lunch & Learn with PCLA,” for meaningful conversations with renowned medical experts and movement disorder specialists.

Dr. Sam Sanandaji brings over two decades of podiatric medicine and surgery expertise to the Parkinson’s community.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share over lunch with the Los Angeles Parkinson’s community!

11/05/2026

📣 Announced! Lunch & Learn on December 2

Join us for the final installment of our exciting in-person 2026 series: “Lunch & Learn with PCLA,” for meaningful conversations with renowned medical experts and movement disorder specialists.

Dr. Sam Sanandaji brings over two decades of podiatric medicine and surgery expertise to the Parkinson's community.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share over lunch with the Los Angeles Parkinson’s community!

🎫 Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-understanding-balance-and-gait-tickets-2004283235110

The Details
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🗓️ When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

⏰ Time: 11:30 AM

📍Where: Griffin Club, 3084 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

🎟️ What’s Included w/ my Ticket?

🍴 Brunch + Presentation

🚗 Parking: FREE valet parking at the venue!

$ Cost: $25

Thank you to our premier event partner, Acadia, for making this event possible!

Speaker Topic:
Steady Steps: Understanding Balance and Gait

About Our Speaker:
Dr. Sam Sanandaji brings over two decades of expertise in podiatric medicine and surgery. Since graduating in 2003 from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA, he has been dedicated to advancing foot and ankle care. After completing his residency at Kaiser Permanente in Hayward in 2006, he embarked on a distinguished career.

Dr. Sanandaji is the former attending physician and former Chief of the Podiatric Surgery Division at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center and serves as the Chief Medical Officer at the Foot and Ankle Care Center in Los Angeles, CA. Specializing in foot and ankle surgery, laser treatments, biomechanics, prosthetics, and orthotics, he is committed to providing comprehensive care.

Board-certified in foot surgery by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Dr. Sanandaji is recognized for his expertise. He has a passion for community education, as seen in his informative talk on gait, balance, and foot concerns for the Parkinson’s community, available on YouTube.

Fluent in both English and Farsi, Dr. Sanandaji also offers home visits, ensuring personalized and convenient care for his patients.

Thanks to our partners Abbott, AbbVie, Amneal, and Supernus for supporting this event!

11/03/2026

A few moments from Sunday’s post-show talkback at The Best Medicine.

PCLA’s Judy Yaras joined playwright Robin Ge**er and neurologist Dr. Adrienne Keener to continue the conversation after the curtain call.

We’re proud to be a community partner for this heartfelt, funny production starring Caroline Aaron, exploring love, commitment, and life’s unexpected challenges.

Just two weekends left: Catch The Best Medicine at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble through November 15.

11/03/2026

10/23/2026

¡Una mañana para aprender, bailar y conectar con la comunidad!

Acompaña a PCLA y la Parkinson’s Foundation para descubrir cómo la alimentación puede apoyar el bienestar de las personas con Parkinson.

Hablaremos de:
• Alimentación, salud intestinal y manejo de los síntomas.
• Estrategias para afrontar el estreñimiento y los cambios en el gusto y el olfato.
• El consumo de proteínas, los medicamentos y el papel de los suplementos.

Con la participación de Giselle Petzinger, MD, de USC.

📅 12 de noviembre de 2026
🕘 9:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Centro de Latinos in Action California, Long Beach

La entrada y los bocadillos son gratuitos. También habrá una zona de actividades para niños.

Invitamos a las personas con Parkinson, sus familiares, amigos, personas de apoyo y promotores de salud.

Inscríbete para asistir en persona:
https://www.parkinson.org/Conferencia

¿Preguntas o ayuda para inscribirte?
Contacta a Caitlin Duke:
(206) 452-3972
[email protected]

Join us for a morning of learning, dancing, and community!

PCLA and the Parkinson’s Foundation invite you to explore how nutrition can support well-being for people living with Parkinson’s.

We’ll discuss:
• Nutrition, gut health, and symptom management.
• Strategies for constipation and changes in taste and smell.
• Protein timing, medications, and the role of supplements.

Featuring Giselle Petzinger, MD, of USC.

📅 November 12, 2026
🕘 9:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Centro de Latinos in Action California, Long Beach

Admission and light bites are free. A kids’ activity zone will also be available.

People with Parkinson’s, family members, friends, care partners, and community health workers are welcome.

Register to attend in person:
https://www.parkinson.org/Conferencia

Questions or help registering?
Contact Caitlin Duke:
(206) 452-3972
[email protected]

10/23/2026

Join us for a morning of learning, dancing, and community!

PCLA and the Parkinson’s Foundation invite you to explore how nutrition can support well-being for people living with Parkinson’s.

We’ll discuss:
• Nutrition, gut health, and symptom management.
• Strategies for constipation and changes in taste and smell.
• Protein timing, medications, and the role of supplements.

Featuring Giselle Petzinger, MD, of USC.

📅 November 12, 2026
🕘 9:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Centro de Latinos in Action California, Long Beach

Admission and light bites are free. A kids’ activity zone will also be available.

People with Parkinson’s, family members, friends, care partners, and community health workers are welcome.

Register to attend in person:
https://www.parkinson.org/Conferencia

Questions or help registering?
Contact Caitlin Duke:
(206) 452-3972
[email protected]

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

Join PCLA at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble on Sunday, November 1, for the 2:00 PM performance of The Best Medicine, followed by a special talkback.

Caroline Aaron of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel stars in this open-hearted solo show by Robin Ge**er about love, commitment, purpose, and life's unexpected turns.

Right after the show, stay for a conversation with Dr. Adrienne Keener, a board-certified neurologist and Movement Disorders specialist at UCLA and the West Los Angeles VA PADRECC, and PCLA Vice President Judy Yaras.

Drawing on moments from the play, they will talk about care partners: their role in the Parkinson's journey, how challenging it can be for both the person with Parkinson's and the person beside them, and why the medical team matters.

A ticket to the 2:00 PM performance is required to attend the talkback. Use code NEUROLOGY20 for a $20 ticket price.

The Details
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🗓️ When: Sunday, November 1, 2026

⏰ Time: 2:00 PM PT

📍Where: Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
2055 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

🎟️ What’s Included w/ my Ticket?
Ticket to see the show
An exclusive talkback with Dr. Adrienne Keener and Judy Yaras!

$ Cost: $38

Get tickets at https://odysseytheatre.com/tickets/?eid=197477&edid=700743 or link in bio.

10/20/2026

Home Exercise for People w/ Parkinson’s

With the right approach, you can do fun, effective workouts at home or in nature.

Read the full blog article: https://www.pcla.org/blog/home-exercise-strategies-for-parkinsons

By

Patrick LoSasso, CSCS, Personal Trainer Certified PWR! Instructor, President, Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles Patrick LoSasso

and

Ziya “Z” Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS

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Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles is a non-profit organization. If you enjoyed this free program, please consider donating to PCLA on our website at www.pcla.org/donate.

PCLA’s online events and videos are intended as informational and educational resources for the Parkinson’s community. Always consult with your healthcare team for medical and treatment advice. The views and opinions expressed by presenters and participants do not necessarily reflect those of PCLA. Sponsorship support does not influence PCLA’s content perspective or panelist selection.

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