Capital Region Caregiver Coalition
To​ols for Caregivers: Resources You Can Use When a Senior Relies on You!

May 4, 2024 

8am-1pm

Hudson Valley Community College

2024 registration here: 

https://forms.gle/yYiY1db9LuYQQMvC8
The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition is an informal group of professionals dedicated to educating caregivers about the resources available to them in New York's Capital Region.  Each member of our Coalition strives to live our mission throughout each of our respective jobs.

Schedule of Our Day:​

8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration with Vendor and Resource Fair(Vendors will be available until 12:15 p.m.

9:00-9:20 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

9:20-10:00 a.m. Opening Session

10:00-10:20 a.m. Vendor Information and Resource Fair

10:20-11:05 a.m. Workshop – Who is in Your Lifeboat?”

11:05-11:10 a.m. Stretch/Break

11:10-11:45 a.m. Workshop 2 – Seaworthy Survival Kit

11:45 a.m -12:05 p.m. Vendor Information and Resource Fair

12:05-12:40 p.m. Closing Session – Don’t Go Down with the Ship: Laughter is Your Life Preserver!"

12:40 - 1:00 p.m. Wrap up and Give Aways(must be present to win.

May 7/Tuesday — Connie Carpenter Phinney Care Partner Meet-Up (1st Tuesdays), 2-3 p.m., by Davis Phinney Foundation. 

Register here 

We meet at 7 PM on the second Thursday of most months.  Most meetings are in-person at the Glen  Eddy Senior Living Community, (Directions) and by ZOOM. See 

https://www.cdparkinsons.org/next-meetings

for details

Live Broadcast: Thursday, May 23

1 pm ET

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD and PD are distinct diseases, but they share some similarities. To help clarify both the differences and overlaps between the two diseases, join us on Thursday, May 23, as we talk with Dr. Claire Sexton, Senior Director of Scientific Programs & Outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association.

Join us and you’ll learn:

• The similarities and differences between the pathology of AD and PD

• The differences between the cognitive challenges of AD and those of PD

• The new treatments available for AD and their relevance to PD

• If it’s possible for someone to have both diseases

Dr. Sexton will also answer your questions LIVE during the program, so register today to reserve your spot!

REGISTER NOW

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/dr-gilbert-hosts-the-connection-between-parkinsons-alzheimers/

Albany Medical Center proudly presents

Moving Forward Together

An educational program for those living with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers.

Annual Symposium

Saturday June 1, 2024

Albany Marriott 189 Wolf Road

Program Agenda

9:00  -  Welcome

Eric Molho, MD Professor of Neurology Riley Family Chair in Packinson's Disease

9:10  -  Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

Sara Radmard, MD Department of Neurology

9:50. -   Q&A Break

Sara Radmard, MD & panel

10:00 -  Inspirational speaker

Jim Gaudet

10:30 -  Q&A Break

Jim Gaudet & panel

10:40 -  Local Community Resources

Jud Esan | Help for Parkinson’s

Dan Smith | Stand Up te Parkinson's

William Tuthill Capitol District Support Group

11:10 -  Break

11:20 -  Biomarkers & PD

Eric Molho, MD

12:00 -  Q&A Break

Panel

12:15 -  Conclusion & Thank You

Register for the 2024 Moving Forward Together Parkinsons Symposium here.

The symposium has in-person and virtual options. In-person attendance is capped at 450. 

Visit https://albanymed.org/MFTPS to register by Friday, May 10, 2024.

For more information, please email parkinsonsymposium@amc.edu or call 518-264-2888.

Capital District Parkinson's Support Group meets at 7 PM on the second Thursday of most months.  Most meetings are in-person at the Glen  Eddy Senior Living Community, (Directions) and by ZOOM. See 

https://www.cdparkinsons.org/next-meetings

for details

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/

Capital District Parkinson's Support Group - summer picnic - save the date.

When: Saturday, July  20, 12:00 to 3:00PM

Where: The Crossings Park, South Pavilion,

580 Albany Shaker Road
Directions:
Enter The Crossings Park of Colonie from the main entrance at 580 Albany Shaker Road, Colonie, NY 12211. Once you enter the park, follow the park road all the way to it’s end, about 6/10 ths of a mile to the pavilion there. 

See details here 

https://www.cdparkinsons.org/next-meetings

Stand Up to Parkinson's 2024  Golf Tournament

While we hold several events throughout the year, our main fundraiser is an annual golf tournament where players of all levels and ages compete to support our cause. This event brings together our community of golfers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and camaraderie.

5th Annual Stand Up to Parkinson's Golf Tournament

Monday, August 26, 2024

Colonie Golf & Country Club
13 Country Club Lane
Voorheesville, NY 12186

A four-person scramble tournament.
Register online!

*Payment by check or card is available with online registration. Details on the registration page.

Register Here

What: 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026)
Who is invited: All stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community
When: Sunday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 27
               (May 24: Pre-congress day and opening ceremony)
               (May 25-27: Main program and closing ceremony)
Where: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Address: Phoenix Convention Center

Read more https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/wpc2026