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Parkinson’s Support Resources – Greater Capital Region

🧠 Medical Care & Research

Albany Medical Center – Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center
🌐 albanymed.org/specialty/parkinsons-disease
Specialists in diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, including Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), and drug-induced parkinsonism.

🏃‍♂️ Wellness & Community

Parkinson’s Center YMCA
📍 98 Wolf Road, Colonie, NY
Opening November 2025
A dedicated wellness and education hub offering:

• Exercise classes: yoga, boxing, Dance Beyond PD, and more

• Educational events and support groups

• Community-building for individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners

🤝 Support Groups

Capital District Parkinson’s Support Group (CDPSG)
🌐 cdparkinsons.org
📅 Meets monthly at 7 PM on the second Thursday
📍 Parkinson’s Center YMCA & via Zoom (starting Nov 2025)
💬 Care partner meeting info available online
CDPSG is not a fundraising group, but donations help cover expenses and keep social events accessible.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group
📍 Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY
📞 Contact:

• Gordon Blyth – gordonsblyth@gmail.com | (917) 887-7980

• Marie Thorne – softballmom300@yahoo.com | (518) 810-8483

💡 Nonprofit Organizations

Help for PD
🌐 helpforpd.org
Provides tools, tips, and resources for daily living with Parkinson’s.
Promotes active community involvement and funds data-driven initiatives to improve access to quality-of-life programs.

Stand Up To Parkinson’s
🌐 standuptoparkinsons.org
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to finding a cure and supporting local Parkinson’s patients.
Since 2019, raised over $580,000 for:

• Albany Medical Center research

• Help for Parkinson’s programs

• Parkinson’s Center YMCA

Hope Soars
🌐 hopesoars.org
Founded by Mark and Ann Burek to support Parkinson’s awareness and research.
No longer a nonprofit, but donations continue to benefit the Hope Soars Fund for Parkinson’s Research at Albany Medical Center.

Deb Riitano, Commissioner

162 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12210

Phone (518) 447-7198

Older residents who are home-bound and in need of day-to-day assistance, including home delivered meals, should contact Albany County- NY Connects at (518) 447-7177

Older residents who are home-bound and in need of day-to-day assistance, including home delivered meals, should contact Albany County- NY Connects at (518) 447-7177

99 Delaware Ave. in Delmar, NY

(518) 262-9700

Francine Meade, caregivers support, +1 (518) 372-5667.

published by Albany Guardian Society: 518-434-2140

Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York 184 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY 12203

Umbrella is a membership organization. For an annual fee, Umbrella members have access to a screened, skilled group of handy persons who provide a variety of services, including home repairs, housekeeping, lawn and gardening and shopping.

The mission of Albany Guardian Society is to improve the lives of seniors in the Capital Region, their families and their caregivers, through information, education, research, and collaboration.

Albany Guardian Society offers 150 classes on age related topics throughout the year. 

Includes directories for:

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.

Senior Transportation Options Directory

      Transportation is a vital link for seniors to remain active and independent in their community. New in 2021, the “Transportation Options for Senior Adults in the Capital Region” directory provides the name, contact information, specific services provided, hours of service, accommodations, and fees for the senior transportation options in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties.