In-Person Workshop (max participants 16):

September 28, 2024 10am – 1pm

Russell Sage College, Mueller Science Hall, Troy, NY

This workshop will include psychoeducation, small group and individual activities, and one on one feedback. There will be a 10-minute break every hour. This is a new workshop from specialist Terry Peca after she gave a wonderful talk at the Parkinson’s and women support group.

Topics will include;

• The psychobiology of stress and anxiety.

• Behavioral skills to self-calm and improve focus and emotional self-regulation.

• Cognitive skills to understand and address fears that undermine effective coping.

• Cognitive-Behavioral tools to enhance a sense of power and control in your life while accepting those things outside of your control.

• Exercises and practices that can improve outlook, attitude, interpersonal functioning, and overall quality of life.

Sponsored by Help for Parkinson’s

Questions? email Kristi kristi.lamonica@gmail.com

Register [HERE]

Help for Parkinson's

Presents the

Hope Soars Gala

Saturday, October 26, 2024

6 - 11 PM

Colonie Country Club

13 Country Club Lane, Voorheesville

Dinner     Dancing     Silent Auction

Music by TS Ensemble

Tickets are $150 per person

Cocktail Attire

Keynote  Speaker

Rep. Paul Tonko

A New Chaptor in Paekinson's Research

Guest Speakers

Mark and Ann Burek

PROCEEDS BENEFITING

Hope Soars Fund for Parkinson's Research at Albany Med and

HelpForPD.org  Dedicated to support, programs and education for the Capital Region Parkinson's Community

[Purchase tickets]

March 19, 2025

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

62 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA

Hilton Garden Inn, Sonneborn Room

Details and registration here

https://www.facebook.com/events/6509475289146552/6509475292479885/

RSVP to (518) 262-1643 or email movement@amc.edu

$0 Free and open to the public, but participants must register in advance. Lunch will be provided.

Additional Dates and Times

• August 28, 202412 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• October 16, 202412 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• March 19, 202512 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Newly Diagnosed:  Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Diagnosing Parkinson’s with Dr. Marie-Helene Saint-Hilaire, 1-2 p.m., American Parkinson Disease Association. Register here.

You will learn about:
•        The progress that has been made in diagnosing Parkinson’s
•        The lab tests that can shed light on whether or not you have PD
•        Other methods of diagnosing PD
•        How this progress will make a difference
•        How to get a test if your doctor hasn’t ordered one 
•        The limitations of these tests
•        And more!

Oct. 8 - 11 a.m.-noon

The WPC Research Spotlight series highlights six scientists each year, chosen from the work they have published (or will publish) on the WPC Blog. We invite these experts to be interviewed by Professor Roger Barker about their work.

Click the button below to register for the six-part WPC Research Spotlight 2024 Series. The WPC will email you a reminder and the zoom link before each session as well as when the archive is ready to view.

Series made possible with support from Supernus Pharmaceuticals and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America

Register here for the research spotlight.

Oct. 9/Wednesday -  1-2 p.m., by . Register here

Parkinson’s is a complex disease with many symptoms that can lead to complications, such as falls and pneumonia. At the same time, people with Parkinson’s disease are at risk for other medical conditions that occur in the general population, including heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes.  Learn about coordination of care, medication management and what to know to achieve the best long-term outcomes.

What: 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026)
Who is invited: All stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community
When: Sunday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 27
               (May 24: Pre-congress day and opening ceremony)
               (May 25-27: Main program and closing ceremony)
Where: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Address: Phoenix Convention Center

Read more https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/wpc2026