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Caring.com

Caring.com has a support group for caregivers, family and friends of those with Parkinson’s disease. No subject is off-limits in this forum.

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Clinical Trials.gov

Search for actively recruiting studies that you may be able to participate in or learn about new interventions/treatments that are being considered. 

ClinicalTrials.gov is a Web-based resource that provides patients, their family members, health care professionals, researchers, and the public with easy access to information on publicly and privately supported clinical studies on a wide range of diseases and conditions. The Web site is maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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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/


Alzheimer’s Association AARP Community Resource Finder 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.


Community Resource Finder displays resources including, but not limited to: 

Alzheimer’s Association programs and events 

AARP programs and events

Housing options

Care at home 

Medical services 

Community services 


Read more of the FAQ here https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/Alz/FAQ

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DBS and Me - Boston Scientific

 If you are living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), medication isn’t your only option. Learn about treatment options— like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and find support and care partner resources.

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Davis Phinney Foundation

WE HELP PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S LIVE WELL TODAY.

Since 2004, the Davis Phinney Foundation has brought to life some of the most important programs, research, content, and events for those affected by Parkinson’s. Our community includes people living with Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s care partners, families and friends of those living with Parkinson’s, physicians, and Parkinson’s allied health professionals.

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LSVT BIG®: Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

LSVT BIG trains people with Parkinson disease (PD) to use their body more normally.  People living with PD or other neurological conditions often move differently, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. They may have trouble with getting around, getting dressed and with other activities of daily living.

Read more at https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTBig


Find local LSVT Clinicians using this form https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTFindClinicians

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LSVT LOUD Lee Silverman Voice Technique, (LSVT, LOUD)

LSVT LOUD is an effective speech treatment for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurological conditions.  Named for Mrs. Lee Silverman (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment), a woman living with PD, it was developed by Dr. Lorraine Ramig and has been scientifically studied for over 25 years with support from the National Institute for Deafness and other Communication Disorders within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other funding organizations.


Find local LSVT Clinicians using this form

https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTFindClinicians


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Medline plus

Medline plus Health Information (Clinical trials, nutrition, research, and treatment) 

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Melvin Weinstein Parkinson’s Foundation

The Melvin Weinstein Parkinson’s Foundation purchases equipment and supplies necessary to maintain a safe and healthy environment for Parkinson’s patients. 


The Melvin Weinstein Parkinson’s Foundation has funded the cost of medications and health care equipment, supplies and services including shower chairs, ramps, electric wheelchairs and scooters, U-Step walkers and canes, computers, lift seats, elevated toilet seats, in-home care, car lifts, tracheotomy kits, speaker phones, tub transfer benches, adult diapers, grab bars for inside the home, and transportation to the doctor’s appointments. These simple provisions can have a profound impact on the day to day lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.


If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and would like to apply for assistance, please download and fill out the application here..

https://www.mwpf.org/

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Michael J. Fox Foundation

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.

https://www.michaeljfox.org/

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Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance

We’re an independent, national nonprofit on a mission to empower people impacted by movement disorders with the tools and meaningful connections they need to thrive today. We provide free resources to the entire Movement Disorder Care & Support Ecosystem©—to people living with the disease, care partners and adult children, support group leaders, and healthcare providers—because we all do better when everyone’s empowered.

https://www.pmdalliance.org/


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Parkinson's Disease Care NY

Using telemedicine, our team can provide care to patients across New York State.  As a patient in our Parkinson Disease Care New York Program (PDCNY), you will have access to a Parkinson’s specialist from the University of Rochester Medical Center in the comfort of your own home. All you need is internet access and a device that is capable of accessing the internet, such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

https://www.pdcny.org/

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Parkinson's Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636)

Contact our Helpline at 1-800-473-4636 for answers to your Parkinson's questions.

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Parkinson’s Foundation

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Prime PD

Unlimited online fitness classes for neurological diseases

Fight the symptoms of Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, and Stroke from the comfort & privacy of your home.


https://www.primepd.com/

Join the Capital District Parkinson's Support Group's mailing list

Contact Us

We are in Albany, NY

cdparkinsons@gmail.com

518-281-3466 - Jud

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