For the next episode of APDA’s popular series Dr. Gilbert Hosts, APDA’s own Dr. Gilbert will answer your unanswered questions about all aspects of Parkinson’s disease!

The entire program will be dedicated to Q&A, and we’ll cover your PD-related questions concerning:

• Diagnosis

• Managing symptoms

• Medications

• Surgery

• Navigating the holidays

• Travel

And anything else that you are wondering about!

Date & Time: Thursday, December 7, 2023; 1 PM ET

Location: at home, via Zoom

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The second episode of APDA’s new Unlocking Strength Within series will shed light on how to manage depression, which is a common symptom of PD. Our expert speaker, Dr. Natalie Diaz, will also describe helpful cognitive-behavioral therapy skills for reframing thoughts and addressing faulty cognitive thought patterns.

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 12, 2023; 2 PM ET

Location: At Home via Zoom

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Help our next generation of doctors understand what it's like to live with Parkinson's! Partner with medical students from BU CAMed for monthly meetings via zoom for group activities.

Date & Time: Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 (spring dates TBD); 10am

Location: At Home via Zoom

Questions and Registration: parkinsonspartners@gmail.com

Monday, December 18, 2023 - 2:30 - 3:30

Holiday Party and Bingo - Bring a little something to share. Cider and water will be provided.

***NEW VENUE***

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Contact Marie Thorne.  softballmom300@yahoo.com

SUBJ:  Dr. Kevin Mansfield, new neurosurgeon at Albany Medical Center, on deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s treatment

(Regular monthly meeting of Capital District Parkinson’s Support Group)

WHEN:  Thursday, January 11, 2024, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Glen Eddy senior residence, 1 Glen Eddy Drive, Niskayuna NY 12309

Kevin Mansfield, M.D. joined the Department of Neurosurgery at Albany Med in 2023. As a fellowship-trained functional neurosurgeon, Dr. Mansfield specializes in the surgical treatment of chronic conditions that affect a person’s functions and abilities, such as movement disorders. Dr. Mansfield will discuss deep brain stimulation (DBS), which involves placement of electrical devices that can directly change brain activity in a controlled manner. Questions and answers will be encouraged, and refreshments will be served.

Dr. Mansfield will be joined by Thomas Robb of Boston Scientific Corp., a leading DBS technology manufacturer.

Directions to Glen Eddy, 1 Glen Eddy Drive, Niskayuna:

Use main entrance. Park in upper lot along the stone wall. Meeting room is on second floor. Elevator and stairs are off the lobby to the left.

This meeting will be a hybrid meeting.

You are encouraged to attend in-person at Glen Eddy.

OR Attend by Zoom.

TO ATTEND BY ZOOM MEETING

[Register to attend online] check back for zoom link

Meetings March 13, 2024  and June 26 . Noon - 1:00   Deep Brain Stimulation Lunch and Learn

Hilton Garden Inn Albany at Albany Medical Center

Sonneborne Room

62 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

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Meetings March 13  and June 26 . Noon - 1:00   Deep Brain Stimulation Lunch and Learn

Hilton Garden Inn Albany at Albany Medical Center

Sonneborne Room

62 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Read more on FB https://www.facebook.com/events/6509475289146552/6509475302479884/