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Jun 10, 2024
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, 2024
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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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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