Capital District Parkinson's Support Group
Community
Support Group Guide
Parkinson's Foundation
shares this manual to answer some of your questions about starting and maintaining a Parkinson’s support group.
Community Resource Finder
This searchable listing put together by Alzheimer’s Association and AARP, will help you get easy access to resources, community programs and services.
Start your search here https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
FAQ
1. What is Community Resource Finder?
Alzheimer’s Association AARP Community Resource Finder (communityresourcefinder.org) is a database of dementia and aging-related resources powered by Carelike®. The online tool makes it easy for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, family caregivers and those involved in making care-related decisions to find local programs and services.
2. What are the type of resources I can find?
Community Resource Finder displays resources including, but not limited to:
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Alzheimer’s Association programs and events
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AARP programs and events
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Housing options
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Care at home
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Medical services
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Community services
First Call
Any or all of the following are good “first call” resources, or whom to call to find out whom to call for your particular needs.
The following sources are available to contact for up-to-date information about Parkinson's, referrals to healthcare professionals, emotional support, community resources and a wide variety of free publications.
Contacting any of these folks will allow you to speak directly to a person that has expertise to get you help for a variety of needs. A good “first call” for any non-emergency questions.
Community Newsletter
Community news lovingly compiled, verified, published and circulated by Marie Thorne
Albany Guardian Society Senior Housing Options Directory
Deciding on one’s next home can be a stressful and complicated experience, especially for seniors. The good news is there are a lot of excellent senior housing options to choose from.
In this free directory updated in 2020, there is detailed information on different types of housing that are available for seniors looking to live in the Capital Region. It provides information on location, costs, amenities, and special features within each community that seniors need to consider when looking for housing.
THE VICTORY SUMMIT® ALBANY ONLINE EVENT
On October 3, 2020, the Davis Phinney Foundation had an online event featuring people and resources in Albany
Online Resource Guide
Download the collection of resources in the file below to help you live well.
See recordings of the event
https://www.davisphinneyfoundation.org/events/victory-summit-albany/