Resources

Jun 10

Do you know all the options to make walking safer for PwP?

Happy June! During National Safety Month, we’re highlighting the importance of fall prevention for people living with Parkinson’s

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Feb 20

Video from APDA Virtual Parkinson's Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage.

If you missed it, no problem! You can check out the recordings on the APDA YouTube channel online here. Ask Us Anything: A Panel...

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Sep 23, 2023

Type with Your Voice

I learned how to type in high school, but my counselor wouldn't let me take a typing class. He said, "That class is for students on a...

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May 15, 2023

Driving and Parkinson's

Our May 11, 2023 meeting focused on Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Given by Donna S. Tice, from Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital....

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Apr 9, 2023

Newly diagnosed with Parkinson's? Check out these programs that meet in an interactive group format

Both provide information about PD and help participants make strategies to live well today. PD SELF PD SELF is a 8-session free virtual...

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Dec 26, 2022

STAR Bus Adventure

A few months ago I had a routine appointment at my primary care doctor in Slingerlands. I love my doctor, and before downsizing, his...

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Nov 17, 2022

Help for Parkinson’s - a new 501(c)3 organization

https://www.helpforpd.org/ The mission of Help for Parkinson’s is to help give access to daily living tools, tips, and resources needed...

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Jul 7, 2022

Materials and video from June 4, 2022 AMC Movement Disorders Symposium: Moving Forward Together

Moving Forward Together - an educational program for those living with Parkinson’s disease. A symposium put on by the Movement Disorder...

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Nov 27, 2021

Suggestions that may help make using a smartphone or computer easier.

Using a computer or smartphone can be complicated by poor eyesight and tremors. Here are a few suggestions that may help make using them...

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Nov 1, 2021

The Latest in Parkinson’s Medications

This article has a current annotated list of PD medications. Excerpted and read more from --> https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/la...

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Apr 29, 2021

What some experts say about Parkinson's diet and nutrition

When one thinks of nutrition, one thinks of diet. There is no one size fits all diet for all patients with Parkinson’s. Rather, one must...

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Dec 27, 2020

Davis Phinney Every Victory Counts book now in audio format

Thanks to the Colorado Talking Book Library, we now have the EVC in audio format. You can download all of the files here:...

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Dec 17, 2020

What some experts say about PD Medications

Davis Phinney Foundation https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/medication-and-parkinsons/ APDA https://www.apdaparkinson.org/what-is-parkins...

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Oct 31, 2020

Transportation Options for Senior Adults in the Capital Region

Senior Transportation Options Directory Transportation is a vital link for seniors to remain active and independent in their community....

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Oct 28, 2020

Albany Guardian Society Senior Housing Options Directory

Senior Housing Options Directory Deciding on one’s next home can be a stressful and complicated experience, especially for seniors. The...

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Oct 23, 2020

Falls Prevention Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers

For older adults, a fall can trigger a series of events that ultimately result in declining health and a loss of independence....

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Oct 6, 2020

Finding the right doctor for PD

A movement disorder specialist isn't something that is board certified.The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society provides...

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Jul 18, 2020

Be prepared for a hospital stay

Part of the mission of the Parkinson’s Foundation is to help people with Parkinson’s disease live better lives, and that includes staying...

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May 21, 2020

New resources for older adults

Our https://www.cdparkinsons.org/trusted-organizations page now has some new links. Thank you Judy from http://seniorcaregiveralliance.or...

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