There’s good news for those who find themselves in the role of caregiver to a loved one with Parkinson’s Disease. Whether you’ve been a caregiver for a while or are just starting that journey with someone newly diagnosed, you do NOT have to navigate this alone. Our support group offers a loving, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Sharing your struggles and triumphs with others who are on a similar path can be liberating and healing for you. It’s a place where others can understand what you are going through better than friends or family who are not living with this every day. This journey comes with frustrations, questions, challenges, and certainly some celebrations. Let us help you sift through all of that. Please text 714-604-5400 to let me know your interest.
The Lifestyle and Parkinson’s Disease Longitudinal Study (LPLS), located at Concordia University Irvine, explores how lifestyle choices (modifiable risk factors), such as diet and exercise, influence Parkinson’s Disease (PD) severity and progression.
Participants receive a personalized health report summarizing their data after completing our annual assessments (single 3-4 hour visit offered annually).
Researchers are typically pre-med and pre-professional students whose exposure to neurological and movement disorders is foundational in shaping their future interests.
Mission: To improve the Quality of Life for those living with Parkinson’s Disease through:
Exercise, Education and Peer Support.
Exercise Classes led by professional therapists and specially trained fitness instructors.
Appropriate for all ability levels.
FREE to all participants—funded through donations, grants, and sponsorships.
Education
PD Education Hour – Live presentations and discussions on select topics pertaining to PD.
Resource Library.
Peer Support
Organized social events for participants, families, and their care partners.
Input from community experts in PD such as doctors and therapists to advise on specific needs of participants.
Watermark Laguna Niguel is a boutique senior living community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in Laguna Niguel, California. Thoughtfully designed to inspire joy and purpose, our community combines personalized support with chef-driven dining, curated wellness opportunities, and attentive concierge services. Every experience is tailored to create a sense of ease, comfort, and belonging.
Set in the heart of Orange County, steps from local cafés and shops, Watermark Laguna Niguel brings elevated senior living to a city you already love. Here, refined residences are complemented by a warm neighborhood spirit — where small-town charm meets coastal sophistication.
Bixby Medical Group is dedicated to caring for people living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Led by Dr. Mindy K. Bixby, DO, a Georgetown-trained neurologist and movement disorder specialist, our team believes in listening deeply, collaborating with patients and families, and meeting each person where they are in their journey. From first diagnosis through advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease, we are here to support and guide patients every step of the way.
Living with Parkinson’s brings unique challenges—but it can also open the door to meaningful connection with others who truly understand. Our monthly Parkinson’s gathering offers a supportive, engaging space where individuals and care partners can come together to share experiences, learn from one another, and build community. Whether you’re looking to exchange ideas, stay informed, or simply spend time with others on a similar path, this group is designed to meet you where you are.
Hosted by Watermark Laguna Niguel Senior Living In partnership with Parkinson’s Orange County and led by Lauren Simmons and Jodi Kanter
Group leaders: Lauren Simmons and Jodi Kanter
Care partners encouraged to attend
Open to the public
No RSVP required
Parking is available on the ground floor of Watermark.
For information on location and parking, please call Watermark at (855) 202-1052
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