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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. 

Capital District Parkinson’s Support Group

https://www.cdparkinsons.org/

Conducts once a month meetings at 7 PM on the second Thursday of most months.  Most meetings, (after November 2025) will be in-person  at Parkinson's Center YMCA, 98 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205, and by ZOOM. Care partner meeting information is available on the website.

CDPSG is not a fundraising organization, although donations are accepted to help cover expenses, and make social events affordable to all.

Shannon Lawler, (518) 867-4999 ext. 306.  Serving needs of those dealing with Parkinson’s and other conditions, not restricted to Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder.

The Brian Grant Foundation provides proven tools to improve the well-being of people with Parkinson’s. BGF was established in 2010, following Brian’s diagnosis in 2008 at the age of 36. Though there is no cure for Parkinson’s, exercise, nutrition and a supportive community can help manage symptoms, maintain overall health and prevent other serious illnesses.

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.

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)

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

 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.

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.

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