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MONTEREY – The Power Over Parkinson’s community is no stranger to adversity. The Monterey-based nonprofit serves people fighting the unpredictable and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Mr. Xu recently experienced unsteadiness while walking and some “clunking” sound in his movements. He was subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. After his doctor prescribed a low-dose ...