Parkinson's Expo In New Hampshire Aims To Offer Support And Exercise For Patients And Caregivers

CBS Boston

June 23, 2025

Parkinson's Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and a New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a diagnosis are getting the support they need.

According to the Parkinson's Foundation, more than 1 million people in the U.S. are living with the disease.

"Parkinson's can be a disease that really affects somebody's balance, either long-term or progressively throughout the disease," said Amanda Bouchard, the program director for Northeast Passage, a nonprofit sports and recreation therapy program that provides groups with adaptive exercise equipment. They recently hosted a bike ride for people affected by Parkinson's. "Having a bike with three wheels takes the balance piece out of it."

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