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.