APDA New York

Welcome to the APDA New York Resource Page

APDA Resources in New York

About APDA New York

The APDA New York Information & Referral Centers work tirelessly every day to support and empower those in our community who are impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD). We promote hope and optimism through innovative services, programs, education, and support, while also funding vital research. We are here to help you and your loved ones every step of the way.

PRESS

PRESS™ is a FREE eight-week
education and support program for
those diagnosed with Parkinson’s
disease (PD) in the last five years
and their care partners.

PD-focused session topics include:
– What’s Next After Diagnosis
– Medication Management
– Importance of Exercise
– Dealing with Physical Symptoms
– Impact on Daily Coping and Relationships
– Tips for Daily Living
– Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself
– Building Your Healthcare Team

Thursdays, October 16 – December 11
2:00PM – 3:30 PM EST

A virtual program (via Zoom) – Registration is Required

To register, email Abigail
Weiss, LMSW, at
abw4006@med.cornell.edu
or call 212-746-5730.

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VIRTUAL PARKINSON’S CARE PARTNER CONFERENCE

Join us for a special program dedicated to Parkinson’s disease care partners and caregivers in honor of Caregiver Awareness Month. Whether you’re new to caregiving or have been on the journey for years, this program offers a supportive space to connect with others who understand. Empower yourself with knowledge and tools to provide the best care for your loved one, and gain practical tips, emotional support, and valuable resources to help navigate the challenges of caregiving – because care partners deserve care too.

Topics & Speakers:
How to Protect & Stay in Your Home
Brian A. Tully, Esq.
From Innovation to Access: Connecting Loved Ones with New Therapies and Clinical Trials
David Kreitzman, MD, MDS
Impulse Control Disorders in PD: What Care Partners Should Know
Daryl Victor, MD, MDS
Caregiver Survival Kit
David Biderman, Ph. D.
Meditation & Open Discussion
Rose Brown, LMSW & Julie Garofalo, RN

Thursday, November 13
1:00 – 3:30pm EST
Virtual via Zoom

To register, contact: Rose Brown, LMSW & APDA Information & Referral Center Coordinator in Kings County
Call: 646-704-1792 | Email: eqa9001@nyp.org
Julie Garofalo, RN & APDA Information & Referral Center Coordinator in Suffolk County
Call: 631-862-3560 | Email: julie.garofalo@chsli.org

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Information & Referral Centers

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital 

APDA Brooklyn Information and Referral Center
Department of Neuroscience
501 6th Street, Ste. 3H
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Miran Salgado, MD, Medical Director

Rose Brown, LMSW,
APDA I&R Coordinator
646-704-1792
Eqa9001@nyp.org

St. Catherine of Siena Wellness Center

APDA Long Island Information and Referral Center
500 Commack Road
Commack NY 11725

David Kreitzman, MD – Medical Director

Julie Garofalo, RN
APDA I&R Coordinator
631-862-3560
Julie.Garofalo@chsLI.org

Help Our Community

Make an impact to help people with Parkinson’s in your local community. Your ongoing support makes our work possible. Please give what you can so that we may see a cure for Parkinson’s in our lifetimes.

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Contact

Email: apda@apdaparkinson.org
Phone: 800-223-2732

Services we provide:

  • Educational programs and resources
  • Support groups
  • Exercise and wellness classes
  • Information and referrals
  • Financial support programs
  • and much more