Dutchess County Events
Stress Reduction: Caregivers in Need of Calm
1-3 p.m. Wednesdays April 24 Hudson Valley Healing Center 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie A three-part stress-reduction workshop for caregivers providing the tools, practice and resources to help provide the best quality of care for your loved ones. It shows the importance of providing the same quality of care for yourself -- your body, mind and spirit. Learn to find your inner strength and empower yourself to take care of those who need you. Registration is required; if interested in respite, let us know so we can follow up with you. Call 800.272.3900 to register. Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25 Ellenville Public Library 40 Center St., Ellenville RSVP to Shanna Nigro, 845.867.8086, ext. 336. For more information, call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Something for Alz: Heart & Mind 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 2 Alzheimer's Association office 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie A five-week program for people with Alzheimer's and their family caregivers. Create poetry and art based on suggested topics. No talent or art background required. Participants can join at any time. To RSVP, call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Effective Communication Strategies 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 Phoenicia Library 48 Main St., Phoenicia For directions to the library, call 845.688.7811. For more information, call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 Howland Public Library 313 Main St., Beacon With questions or to RSVP, call The Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900. Something for Alz: Heart & Mind 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 9 Alzheimer's Association office 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie A five-week program for people with Alzheimer's and their family caregivers. Create poetry and art based on suggested topics. No talent or art background required. Participants can join at any time. To RSVP, call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 13 East Fishkill Community Library 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction Program includes a light lunch. To RSVP, contact the library at 845.221.9943. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900. Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 Pawling Free Library 11 Broad St., Pawling For more information, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Something for Alz: Heart & Mind 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 16 Alzheimer's Association office 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie A five-week program for people with Alzheimer's and their family caregivers. Create poetry and art based on suggested topics. No talent or art background required. Participants can join at any time. To RSVP, call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Something for Alz: Heart & Mind 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 23 Alzheimer's Association office 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie A five-week program for people with Alzheimer's and their family caregivers. Create poetry and art based on suggested topics. No talent or art background required. Participants can join at any time. To RSVP, call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 LaGrange Association Library 488 Freedom Plains Road, No. 109, Poughkeepsie To RSVP, contact the library at 845.452.3141; with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Something for Alz: Heart & Mind 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 9 Alzheimer's Association office 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie Final art exhibit/reception after a five-week program for people with Alzheimer's and their family caregivers. Create poetry and art based on suggested topics. No talent or art background required. Participants can join at any time. To RSVP, call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Wellness Retreat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie RSVP is required; call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, June 17 Dutchess County Office for the Aging 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie To RSVP or with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, June 24 Dutchess County Office for the Aging 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie To RSVP or with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Dementia Conversations 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 LaGrange Association Library 488 Freedom Plains Road, No. 109, Poughkeepsie To RSVP contact the library at 845.452.3141; with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Living with Alzheimer's: For Early-Stage Caregivers (Part 1) 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, July 1 Dutchess County Office for the Aging 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie To RSVP or with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Living with Alzheimer's: For Early-Stage Caregivers (Part 2) 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, July 8 Dutchess County Office for the Aging 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie To RSVP or with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Living with Alzheimer's: For Early-Stage Caregivers (Part 3) 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, July 15 Dutchess County Office for the Aging 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie To RSVP or with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, July 22 Dutchess County Office for the Aging 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie To RSVP or with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Effective Communication Strategies 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 LaGrange Association Library 488 Freedom Plains Road, No. 109, Poughkeepsie To RSVP contact the library at 845.452.3141; with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Healthy Living for your Brain and Body 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 LaGrange Association Library 488 Freedom Plains Road, No. 109, Poughkeepsie To RSVP contact the library at 845.452.3141; with questions, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. Ongoing Support Group: Hyde Park 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month United Methodist Church of Hyde Park 1 Church St. With facilitators Donna Slavin and Elizabeth Langan. Support Group: Fishkill 7-8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month All Sport Health and Fitness 17 Old Main St., Support Group: Hopewell Junction 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month Hopewell Reformed Church 143 Beekman Road Support Group: Poughkeepsie 11 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month. Vassar Warner Home 52 South Hamilton St. Support Group: Rhinebeck 4 p.m. second Monday Starr Library 65 W. Main St. Unless otherwise indicated, all programs are open to the public and free of charge, but registration is required. To register or obtain more information, please call the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. These programs are supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. |
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