Daniel Flax - May 22, 1951 to July 5, 2022
Daniel B. Flax died July 5, 2022, in Albany, New York. He was seventy-one. He was born in Manhattan on May 22, 1951, to the late Rashie...
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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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Jul 2, 2022
What some experts say about Nausea and vomiting and PD
Nausea and vomiting are reported by many Parkinson’s patients, and may be the result of dopamine-based treatments aimed at alleviating...
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Jun 15, 2022
Hope Soars Fundraiser with the ValleyCats! Sat, July 22 Picnic at 5:30 pm; Game at 6:30 pm
Join us for a Hope Soars fundraiser at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, and help find a cure for Parkinson's disease! Benefiting the Hope...
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Jun 15, 2022
Resources from Lynda Shrager on Aging in Place
Whether you have read Lynda's book or heard her speak before, she always has info that is helpful. Here's a handy link to the "hand outs"...
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May 23, 2022
Opportunity for Caregivers: testing an online positive emotion skill-building program
Caregiving can be stressful. If you care for a loved one with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (including Parkinson’s Disease Dementia), you...
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May 14, 2022
Resources from the Presenter at our May Meeting
Below are the links to resources that Nancy Nealon from the Parkinson Foundation gave us at our May meeting. In case you missed it, Nancy...
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Apr 21, 2022
Caring for the care partner
On Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 PM EST, Nancy Hovey addressed our group on the topic of “Caring for the Care Partner”. Here are some notes...
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Apr 5, 2022
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month
It seems that every major disease has a special month. A month that is dedicated to the cause, where for a moment, people pay attention....
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Apr 4, 2022
Do you have Parkinson's Disease? Do you want to learn more and share your story?
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month Join us for an evening with Dr. Ray Dorsey University of Rochester Medical Center on Wednesday,...
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Apr 4, 2022
Newly Diagnosed? Here's a resource just for you.
PD SELF (Self-Efficacy Learning Forum) is an eight-module innovative disease management program that helps people newly diagnosed with...
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Mar 15, 2022
StoryCorps: Anissa Mitchell and Joan Lincoln discuss their personal experience as caregivers
Listen here https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/anissa-mitchell-and-joan-lincoln and/or read here SUBJECT LOG / TIME CODE 01:02 AM...
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Mar 3, 2022
Why should people with Parkinson's dance?
Dancing Your Way to a Better Quality of Life with Parkinson's https://parkinsonsdisease.net/living/dance-therapy Dancing Helps People...
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Feb 26, 2022
Check Out the 6th Edition of "Every Victory Counts"
First published in 2010, the Every Victory Counts® manual broke new ground as the only resource of its kind, devoted solely to the...
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Dec 15, 2021
What some experts say about financial planning and PD
Long-term financial planning is important for everyone -- but it is essential if you are coping with the expense of a chronic illness,...
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Dec 10, 2021
Stress and mindfulness in Parkinson’s disease – a survey in 5000 patients
From https://rdcu.be/cC0cI van der Heide, A., Speckens, A.E.M., Meinders, M.J. et al. Stress and mindfulness in Parkinson’s disease – a...
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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 18, 2021
What some experts say about maintaining dental health
Parkinson Foundation Maintaining dental health is important for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD symptoms can complicate dental...
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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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Sep 20, 2021
Lower Back Pain And Parkinson’s Disease
I have a 30 to 40-year history of episodes of bad back pain. Episodes occurred every two to three years. Typically, a week or two after...
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