Neurosciences Institute - Neurology - Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders - Patient Resources

American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA)
A national organization created to promote a better quality of life for the Parkinson's disease community. The Albany Medical Center referral center is funded through the national APDA by donations.  

The goal of the APDA is, "To ease the burden and find the cure" for Parkinson's disease through research, education and family support. Available educational materials include manuals dealing with symptoms, medication, exercise and diet are provided. Quarterly newsletters which focus on the latest developments in treatment and research. A small video library is also available for loan.

Staff are on site who can provide education, counseling and referrals. The center also functions to increase awareness of the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the community.  

• Do you or someone in your family have Parkinson's disease?
• Do you want to be on the APDA mailing list?
• Are you interested in joining a support group?
• Are you interested in starting a support group?

Please call us:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
518-452-2749
Please leave a message if we are unavailable.

Selected Internet Resources**

• American Academy of Neurology
• American Parkinson's Disease Association
• Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
• HD Support Information
• Huntington's Disease Society of America
• Huntington's Study Group
• International Tremor Foundation
• Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
• National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
• Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)
• Parkinson's Disease Foundation
• Parkinson's Disease Trials
• People Living with Parkinson's (PLWP)
• Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
• Society for PSP, Inc.
• The Movement Disorder Society
• The Parkinson's Web
• Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
• We Move (movement disorder education)

**AMC takes no responsibility for content provided at externel link sites.