Helping Everyone Live Well With Parkinson's

On Friday, October 23, we invite you to the Help for Parkinson’s Gala benefitting Parkinson’s Research at Albany Medical Center and Help for Parkinson’s, an organization dedicated to helping those dealing with Parkinson’s live their best possible life. The Gala will be held at the Colonie Golf and Country Club. Complimentary valet parking will be provided. The festivities will start at 6:00 pm with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dinner, dancing, and raffle items.

Could the way you walk reveal one of the early signs of Parkinson’s disease years before a diagnosis? New research suggests that subtle changes in everyday walking may be associated with Parkinson’s disease long before traditional symptoms become obvious. Using data from wearable motion sensors, researchers identified several differences in walking patterns among people who were later diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The findings add to growing research into early Parkinson’s dete

For decades, researchers have investigated whether certain environmental exposures may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease. One chemical that has received particular attention is paraquat, a commercial herbicide used in agriculture. Now, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would seek to remove paraquat from the U.S. market. On June 18, 2026, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, and Chellie Pingree, a Maine Democ

Parkinson’s disease is commonly associated with older age, but the condition can also affect people much earlier in life. An estimated 5% to 10% of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s develop the disease before reaching age 50. This form is often referred to as early-onset Parkinson’s disease (EOPD). A Parkinson’s diagnosis during the 20s, 30s, or 40s can bring challenges that are very different from those faced later in life. Younger adults may be building careers, supporting