Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder, wherein certain nerve cells in the brain become impaired or die. These nerve cells, called “neurons” normally produce a chemical known as dopamine. This chemical allows for smooth, coordinated functions of the body’s muscles and movements. When a high percentage of the brain cells which produce dopamine are impaired, […]
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October 27, 2009 Major Changes To the Medi-Cal Laws Pending By: Michael J. Young Elder Law Attorney Governor Schwarzenegger recently signed the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) into law in California. The law has not yet taken effect, but when it does take effect, within the next several months, there will be major changes […]