October is National Physical Therapy Month!

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The 22nd Annual Capital Region Senior Expo

Senior Services of Albany and CDPHP Medicare Choice proudly present the 22nd Capital Region Senior Expo on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Crossgates Mall, 10 am-4 pm.

This day-long exposition is the largest and most widely recognized trade show for older adults in the Capital Region; featuring exhibitors who cater to the 60+ population and their families from life, health and long term care insurance, housing, home health services, home repairs and modifications, city and governmental services, trips and recreation, finances, volunteerism, and much more. Health screenings, health-related activities, and entertainment will highlight the event.

Reposted from Senior Services of Albany website
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Multiple Sclerosis & Gait Training Article

I found this great article about MS and Gait training on Lower Extremity Review's website.  The implications for patients with Multiple Sclerosis are significant.  I was glad to see more research is planned to identify who could benefit the most from specific interventions.  Check at the article via the link!

http://tinyurl.com/pn84jkl

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) | Health Expo

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and MVP Health Care have teamed up again to bring you the 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) | Health Expo

Source: http://www.acphs.edu/healthexpo

Cycling program offers relief to Parkinson’s sufferers

I saw this article in the Daily Gazette and thought it was a great cause...let's help spread the word!

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For more information on this program you can contact the author at the Daily Gazette;
BY KELLY DE LA ROCHA Gazette Reporter Reach Gazette reporter Kelly de la Rocha at 395-3040 or kdelarocha@dailygazette.net

Wake-up call: Are you making these five ergonomics mistakes?

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Source: Cnet.com

NYSSBA hosts Red Cross Blood Drive August 15th

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The NYS School Boards Association is hosting a
Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, August 15, 2013

8:30 am to 1:30 pm

24 Century Hill Drive, Latham

2nd floor

 Schedule an appointment today! 

Contact Jeff Handelman at 783-0200 ext. 3707 or Jeff.Handelman@nyssba.org to make an appointment.

NYPTA Meeting Coming to Albany!

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The New York State Physical Therapy Association yearly PT Conference is coming to Albany this October!  Click the link for more details!

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CDC Article on Healthy Workplaces

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Another good article from the CDC about how the workplace can be a good place to encourage a healthy lifestyle. 

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CDC Article on Coping With Stress

The CDC has an excellent article on their website that I thought had several good points to remember following a traumatic event.  

http://tinyurl.com/casgp53

Party To Make a Difference 2013

A great cause...

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No More Cuts to Disability Services

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