Parkinson's Community Los Angeles

06/19/2026

PD affects more than the person with PD.

Speaking: Judy Yaras, PCLA Vice President

Thank you to FOX 11 Los Angeles, Joe Burke, and Burt the Movie for inviting PCLA to share its support for the PD community!

06/18/2026

Research is key for the future, but Parkinson’s is affecting families NOW.

Speaking: Judy Yaras, PCLA Vice President

Thank you to FOX 11 Los Angeles Joe Burke and Burt, the Movie, for inviting PCLA to share its support for the PCLA community!

06/18/2026

As a person impacted by Parkinson’s, asking for help can feel uncomfortable because it touches independence, identity, pride, and relationships. But support is not a sign that you are failing.

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06/16/2026

PCLA’s Judy Yaras appeared on FOX LA to talk about PCLA and the Parkinson’s community alongside Joe Burke, who shared more about the movie Burt, debuting today on Apple TV!

"Burt" is an Indie film with an inspiring story. It is now available for streaming on Apple TV.

06/15/2026

06/10/2026

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy has been proven over the past 15 years to be an effective treatment option for symptoms of Parkinson's disease that are not adequately controlled by medications.

The latest advancements to DBS offer innovations in the way the therapy is delivered and how it is controlled.

PRESENTED BY
Farzin Pedouim, MD
Neurology and Cognitive Neuroscience Institute
Los Angeles, CA

DATE & TIME
Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PT

LOCATION
Culver City Julian Dixon Library
4975 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA, 90230
Lunch provided for RSVPed in-person attendees.

👉 RSVP TO
Sarah Olson [email protected]
786-495-7354

06/04/2026

For people living with Parkinson’s disease, a good board game can encourage focus, support fine motor engagement, stimulate memory and planning skills, and create moments of connection.

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06/02/2026

🎟️ Free tickets available with promo code: SHAKESFF

PCLA is excited to help share Them’s the Shakes: Life, Love, and Parkinson’s, a new Hollywood Fringe Festival play written by and starring Jeremy Moody.

This heartfelt show explores life, love, and Parkinson’s, and Jeremy is hoping to fill the audience with members of the Parkinson’s community, along with family members, caregivers, and friends.

The preview performance is this Sunday, June 7 at 8:00 PM, with additional performances throughout June at The Actors Company in Los Angeles.

Get tickets here: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/14349?tab=tickets

Come out, support the show, and be part of this special community experience. 💙