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Please support our mission to help everyone living with Parkinson’s Disease in the Greater Capital Region Live Well
As we approach the holiday season, I feel thankful for everything we've accomplished since launching Help for Parkinson's in 2022. I often joke—though it's true—that if you have Parkinson’s, the capital region is the best place to live. Consider what we offer—most of it free to anyone living with Parkinson’s disease. Help for Parkinson’s provides financial support for all the following: Dance Classes with Rachelle Stallman Smith Yoga with Deb Foss Friday’s boxing class at Sch
Stephanie Soto
Dec 5, 20252 min read
Black Friday Deals for Parkinson's
Black Friday shopping has begun! Check out the list below of stores and brands that have adaptive clothing and devices that can help you live better with Parkinson's. Comfort Linen Bedding for people with Parkinson's All products 20% off EZ Assistive Adaptive Utensils Spook & fork weighted utensils for tremors $6 off Kizik Shoes Shoes you don't have to tie 25% off MagnaReady Clothes that use magnets instead of buttons 20% off when you spend $89 or more Kohls Sonoma Adaptive
Stephanie Soto
Nov 28, 20251 min read
Why Are More People Getting Diagnosed with PD?
Recent studies have tried to answer why the prevalence of PD is increasing. In fact, in 2022 we saw about a 50% increase in prevalence. Today, the annual prevalence is 90,000 in the United States. Why the increase? Let's find out. Increasing aging population The baby boomers have led to a large spike in older adults. With a higher older adult population, you will see higher rates of diseases and conditions more common in older adults to begin with. Veterans from the Vietnam w
Stephanie Soto
Nov 23, 20252 min read
Community Conversation At The Parkinson's Center
Join Nan Windmueller, NYS Certified Dietitian and Nutritionist, for a lunch and learn! Dec 09, 2025 Tuesday at 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (1 hour) Parkinson's Center YMCA 98 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205 View Map
Stephanie Soto
Nov 19, 20251 min read
Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor. What's the difference?
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
Stephanie Soto
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Hope Soars Gala Summary
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
Stephanie Soto
Nov 6, 20251 min read
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