Parkinson Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY) has a three-fold mission to support and assist those with Parkinson's disease, their families, care givers and care partners in adapting more positively to the physical, emotional and social changes associated with Parkinson's disease.

SUPPORT people with Parkinson's disease and their families
Support groups
Mentoring
Picnic and other social events
"Stretching the Limits" exercise program

EDUCATE the community about Parkinson's disease
Quarterly newsletter
Brochures
Training
Health Fairs
Presentations
Annual Symposium

FIND A CURE for Parkinson's disease by supporting research
Annual 5K Run/Walk fund-raising event
Donations
Memorials

PSGUNY strives to provide an understanding environment in which people who are experiencing Parkinsonian symptoms or medication side effects can come together to discuss common problems, learn new coping strategies and provide support and encouragement to one another.

It is the Group's hope that participants will gain a better understanding of our shared illness and will, as a result, be better able to manage its challenges.

You are invited and encouraged to visit one of our monthly support group meetings - without cost or obligation - to decide for yourself if group activity can help you take control of this strange, frustrating and life-altering disease.

PSGUNY, Inc. is affiliated with THE NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION, INC. whose mission is to find the cause of and cure for Parkinson's disease and related neurosurgeon disorders through research and to educate patients, their care givers and the general public about the disease to improve chances for raising funds to fight for a cure. NPF supports cutting-edge scientific research throughout the world and supports clinical and patient rehabilitation programs.

For more information about THE NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION, INC. call 1-800-327-4545 or log onto http://www.parkinson.org.