Tremors are a common first Parkinson's disease motor symptom that prompts people to see a neurologist. However, not all tremors are the same. Let's review the differences between tremors related to PD and essential tremors. Essential tremor is actually more common than PD. Almost 10 million people in the United States have an essential tremor. Essential tremors are also known as an action tremor, meaning it happens with voluntary movement. So when you try to move to write a c

On Saturday night, November 1st, Help for Parkinson's hosted the Hope Soars Parkinson's Gala at the Colonie Golf and Country Club. Over 100 people attended for dinner, dancing, and enjoying each other's company. The evening was a true celebration of living well with Parkinson's disease. It also featured a presentation by Dr. Eric Molho, who discussed the clinical trial research he is leading at the AMC Center for Movement Disorders. Steve Hovey, President of Help for Parkinso

The Capital Region will not see a sunset past 6pm until March of 2026! The darker and colder days can lead to seasonal affective disorder in some folks. People with PD do have a higher rate of depression, so seasonal affective disorder may impact people with PD at a higher rate. Seasonal affective disorder is a specific type of depression that occurs in the winter months. Turns out, there may be a connection between our sleep and seasonal affective disorder. Let's review a fe

The Parkinson’s Center YMCA will serve as a welcoming, supportive hub for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders — and for the families who walk alongside them. Our wellness-focused, evidence-based offerings promote strength, mobility, and connection through group exercise classes and activities, Personal Training (Fee-based), Educational Lunch & Learn Sessions, Support Groups for Members & Caregivers, and Free Memberships for Participan

Dear Friends, If you have not done so already, the last day to register for the Hope Soars Gala to benefit the Hope Soars Fund for Parkinson’s Research at the Albany Medical Center and Help for Parkinson’s, an organization dedicated to helping those dealing with Parkinson’s live their best possible life, is Friday, 10-24-2025. The event will be held at the Colonie Golf and Country Club on November 1st. Complimentary valet parking will be provided. This year's theme is “A bett

Have you recently experienced tremors, smaller hand writing, trouble sleeping, masked facial expressions, constipations, changes in...