We meet at 7 PM on the second Thursday of most months. Most meetings are in-person at the Glen Eddy Senior Living Community, (Directions) and by ZOOM. Subscribe (at the bottom of the page) to get a meeting reminder and other news.

Our mission

To provide moral support and fellowship to people with Parkinson’s Disease, their families and care partners.
To raise awareness and disseminate information regarding living well with Parkinson’s Disease.
To act as a resource center for members and others who would like to know more about living well with Parkinson’s.

Our next meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2025

DUOPA (carbidopa and levodopa) enteral suspension

Support Group Meeting - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

PRESENTER: Scott Parmelee, MS, MBA

AbbVie Neuroscience: Parkinson’s

Account Executive

TOPIC: VYALEV - a continuous levodopa-based therapy

VYALEV, a medication by AbbVie, is a subcutaneous, 24-hour infusion of a levodopa-based therapy designed to manage motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson’s disease. Using a discreet pump, VYALEV delivers continuous medication underneath the skin, offering around-the-clock symptom control and potentially improving quality of life.

WHERE: Glen Eddy senior residence,

1 Glen Eddy Drive, Niskayuna NY 12309

Directions to Glen Eddy

Use the main entrance. Park in the upper lot along the stone wall. Meeting room is on the second floor. Elevator and stairs are off the lobby to the left.

This meeting will be a hybrid meeting.

If you are able, please attend in person. Registration for in person attendence is not required

OR to attend on-line by Zoom:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Future meetings

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