Helping Everyone Live Well With Parkinson's

As we work to make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease, the Parkinson’s Foundation is also working to create a world where fewer people develop Parkinson’s in the first place. This starts with prevention — and there’s a bill in the NY State Legislature that would be a critical step in this direction.   The bill (A.10074/S.9094) would ban the sale and use of paraquat, an herbicide that has been scientifically linked to increased Parkinson's risk , in New York begin

When: Saturday April 25, 2026 Where: Bulmer Telecommunications Center, HVCC 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy NY 12180 8:00-8:45a.m. Registration/Vendor and Resource Fair 9:00-9:30a.m. Welcome and Introductions/ I am enough ** All presentations held in auditorium 9:30-10:20a.m. Workshop # 1: Care Mapping Your Loved One’s Needs: How to identify and gauge the level of services necessary to support your loved one’s journey This session introduces the concept of indicators and how the

Join Us for a Night of Pickleball, Purpose & Community! Come swing your paddle for a cause close to our hearts! When: Friday, May 1st. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: True Pickleball Club , 195 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 Stand Up To Parkinson's is hosting an unforgettable evening of pickleball, live music, food, and fun. All to raise funds that will go straight towards improving the lives of those living with Parkinson's disease in the Capital Region. Whether you're a sea

Eating healthy is important for everyone, but especially if you have Parkinson's. Let's discuss a few key tips for eating healthy with PD. Tips to eat healthy Limit sugar intake. Excessive sugar can increase inflammation, lead to tooth decay, and effect your energy levels. Eat a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol will reduce your risk of heart attack and certain types of cancer. Limit alcohol. Alcohol can lead to balance changes and can have poor reactions with certain