The Parkinson's Foundation has launched a new self-advocacy initiative to help individuals with Parkinson's Disease make the most of their healthcare visits. Optimizing the time you have with your provider is critical but can also feel overwhelming.

This Lunch and Learn workshop will help you to prepare and approach seeing your medical providers with a step by step action plan to optimize your care.

Who: Nancy Nealon, Education & Outreach Director, Parkinson's Foundation

When: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, 1-2pm

Location: Parkinson's Center, YMCA

98 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
While the workshop is free, you must register in advance here or call the Parkinson's Center, YMCA at (518) 992-2282.

This program is an opportunity for patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and their family members, to learn about the benefits and risks

of DBS therapy from Albany Medical Center’s functional

neurosurgeon and movement disorder neurologist.

Who: Functional neurosurgeon, Kevin Mansfield, MD, and movement disorder neurologist, Jennifer Durphy, MD.

When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Parkinson's Center YMCA

98 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205

To register or for more information, call 518-262-1643 or

email movement@amc.edu

You will learn how Parkinson's disease can impact driving safety and independence and how a driving assessment can help to ensure safety for everyone.

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