Finances and Estate Planning with PD Part 1
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research found that the total economic cost of Parkinson's in the US is $51.9 billion...
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Local PD News Blog
Stephanie Soto
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Art Therapy
Art Therapy is an alternative therapy for people with Parkinson's. Art therapy uses art to work though different challenges in one's...
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Stephanie Soto
- May 7
- 1 min
PD SELF Program
PD SELF ® is a national program for people with Parkinson's who have been diagnosed within the last three years. The Davis Phinney...
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Stephanie Soto
- Apr 14
- 1 min
New Capital District Care Partner Support Group
We are forming a new Capital District Parkinson's care partners support group. These are small groups for those of us who provide care...
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Stephanie Soto
- Apr 11
- 1 min
Care Partner Research and Training with Dr. Jori Fleisher
Parkinson’s care partners—spouses, partners, kids, friends, neighbors, etc.—are important members of any care team. These people may be...
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Stephanie Soto
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Driving and Parkinson's Disease
In today’s world driving is not only necessary, but it gives us freedom and independence. Unfortunately there may come a time that...
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Stephanie Soto
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Dystonia and Parkinson's Disease
More than 30% of people living with Parkinson’s disease experience dystonia. The dystonia can precede clinical symptoms of Parkinson's...
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Stephanie Soto
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Stress and Parkinson's Disease
There are two forms of stress, acute stress and chronic stress. Both have different but important impacts on those with Parkinson’s...
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Stephanie Soto
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Living Alone With PD
PD Solo is a virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance. This group aims to...
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Stephanie Soto
- Jan 20
- 1 min
What You and Your Family Should Know
Are you newly diagnosed? Do you feel like you and/or your family have a good understanding of what Parkinson's Disease is? The...
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Stephanie Soto
- Dec 25, 2022
- 1 min
Email Discussion group
Do you ever have questions regarding Parkinson's Disease but don't know where to go for answers? Do you want to share tips and tricks...
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Stephanie Soto
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Hospital Care Kits
Have you thought about what happens if you go to the hospital, PD related or not? This may come to a surprise to you, but some health...
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Stephanie Soto
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease?
PD Self is an 8-session free virtual program offered by the Davis Phinney Foundation for those who are newly diagnosed with Parkinson's...
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Stephanie Soto
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
What's New on Our Website
You may have seen our recent blog post about our Vision and PD article that was published on our website. Our Education section is full...
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Stephanie Soto
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
What's New on Our Website
Have you looked at our Education Resources at all? There are a ton of awesome articles that cover really important topics related to PD....
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Stephanie Soto
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
Where to Find Medical Equipment in New York Capital District
Chances are you might need some form of medical equipment at some point in your life. The question is, where can you get it? This is...
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