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Calendar of Events
Understanding Memory Loss
General Information about normal and abnormal memory loss, including the ten warning sings of Alzheimer's disease, how to get a proper diagnosis, stages of the disease, related disorders and medications currently available.
- Suffern Free Library, 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY
Monday, March 19, 2007
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 845-639-6776
- Jeffersonville Public Library, Center & Jeffersonville Avenues, Jeffersonville, NY
Thursday, March 22, 2007
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 845-794-3774
- Fallsburg Library, 12 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg, NY
Thursday, April 5, 2007
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 845-794-3774
Getting Connected
A speical invitation for family caregivers and professionals to learn about chapter programs and services
- Ulster County Office for the Aging, 400 Stockade Drive, Kingston, NY
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 845-340-8474
- Dutchess/Ulster Regional Office, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 845-340-8474/845-471-2655
- Orange/Sullivan Regional Office, 453 Route 211 E, Middletown, NY
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 845-342-2247
- Rockland Regional Office, 20 Squadron Blvd, Suite 345, New City, NY
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 845-639-6776
- Westchester Regional Office, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
March 28, 2007
9:30am to 10:30am
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 914-428-1919
Alzheimer's Disease: Across the Stages
A series of three informational programs for family and professional caregivers that will be offered at varied times throughout our chapter territory:
"An Orientation to AD" is suitable for the person with dementia as well as family members. The last program is a panel with representatives from various care communities.
- An Orientation to Alzheimer's Disease: A medical introduction to Dementia, Diagnosis & Treatment with Dr. Jeffrey Escher, a well-known geriatrician and member for the Memory Evaluation Treatment Service at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.
Sunrise Senior Living, 500 N. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 914-428-1919
- Living with Change as Alzheimer's Progresses
Catskill Regional Medical Center, Adult Day Care
Monday, February 5, 2007
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 845-794-3774
- Living with Change as Alzheimer's Progresses
Alzheimer's Association, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 914-428-1919
- Exploring Future Care Options
Alzheimer's Association, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
10:30am to 12:00pm
Info/Registration: Alzheimer's Association 914-428-1919
New On-Going Programs:
A Bereavement Group will begin in January for individuals who have lost a
family member due to Alzheimer’s. Please call Ellen Imbiano at the
White Plains office, 914-428-1919, if you are interested in participating.
The Chapter invites families interested in participating in monthly
Socialization Events in Putnam County to contact Stuart Greif, 845-878-9890.
The events would be held from noon to 3 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month,
beginning in March, 2006, at the Putnam County Office for the Aging, in Carmel,
NY, and would provide for social interaction, games, music, dancing, and singing
in a non-judgmental environment. Each family would be encouraged to bring an
offering to the “family luncheon” that would be served.
*Caregiving Series - there are eight modules in our Caregiving Series, covering a full range of caregiver issues. These modules will be offered at different times and in different locals throughout the year. Each program is 1-2 hours long. Caregivers may select whichever programs are of interest. These program are offered free of charge and are denoted in blue type in the calendar of events above.
#Caring
through the Holidays - The holidays can be difficult when one is caring for
a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. This program will help you and your
loved one, as well as family & friends, enjoy the season and get through the
holidays without burning yourself out. These programs are offered
free of charge and are denoted in green type in the calendar of events
above.
The Thursday Club - a new bi-weekly activity program for early-stage individuals who need activities more than a support group. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association in cooperation with Morningside House Audit Day Services, the program is facilitated by Cathy Burke, Recreation Therapist and is concurrent with the support group for caregivers facilitated by Lisa Goldberg, LMSW. The program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
##Early-Stage Excursions - program consists of small day trips, locations determined by the participants in the Early-Stage Demonstration Program. For information call Meg Boyce 845-471-2655 and 800-872-0994. These program require pre-registration and are denoted in red type in the calendar of events above.
**Celebrations
and
Socialization Programs
Socialization Programs
Save the Dates! Sundays, 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The next programs will be held
from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. November
19, 2006 and December 10, 2006
at Burke Rehabilitation Center, Bldg. 7, Room G-41, 785 Mamaroneck Ave, in White Plains,
NY. No programs will be held in January or February. The social
program will resume in March 2007. Space is limited and reservations are required by
calling 914-428-1919.
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their primary caregivers are invited to attend programs that offer fun, food, and an opportunity to maintain social contacts in a comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere.