Millennials Against Alzheimer's: A symposium
2-4 p.m. Monday, April 9
Dominican College, Granito Center
470 Western Highway, Orangeburg
The symposium will be held at Dominican College.
This free symposium will encourage a discussion of caregiving as it affects each generation -- highlighting the experience of the younger adult caregiver with a special focus on cultural diversity in caregiving.
Keynote speaker Dr. Jennie Valles will talk about risk factors and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Her talk will be followed by a panel discussion featuring two young caregivers on their experiences and available resources.
Food will be served, and there will be giveaways and raffles.
To register, contact Jonelle Ward at joward@alz.org
Reaching out to underserved groups: The symposium seeks to help underserved populations, particularly millennials in the African-American and Hispanic communities by offering information about Alzheimer's disease and resources available to families. These groups have been shown to be at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Facts and Figures Report.
Devastating impact: The impact of dementia on caregivers is devastating, particularly for women. According to the Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report, 35 percent of caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia report that their health has worsened because of their caregiving responsibilities. Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect more and more families, and younger adults increasingly must assume a caregiving role for their parents and/or grandparents.
The program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
Keynote speaker Dr. Jennie Valles will talk about risk factors and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Her talk will be followed by a panel discussion featuring two young caregivers on their experiences and available resources.
Food will be served, and there will be giveaways and raffles.
To register, contact Jonelle Ward at joward@alz.org
Reaching out to underserved groups: The symposium seeks to help underserved populations, particularly millennials in the African-American and Hispanic communities by offering information about Alzheimer's disease and resources available to families. These groups have been shown to be at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Facts and Figures Report.
Devastating impact: The impact of dementia on caregivers is devastating, particularly for women. According to the Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report, 35 percent of caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia report that their health has worsened because of their caregiving responsibilities. Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect more and more families, and younger adults increasingly must assume a caregiving role for their parents and/or grandparents.
The program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
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