Alzheimer's Association to hold Community Forums in Ulster

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host two community forums in Ulster County during March. Participants will be invited to join in group discussions where they can ask questions and share stories about Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss. Those taking part will also explore how the community can better help those living with the disease.

“We understand the importance of Alzheimer’s disease care and support programs and servicesin Ulster County,” said Meg Boyce, vice president of programs and services for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. “The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting Community Forums across the country, where community members are invited to join with Association staff and volunteers to mobilize against Alzheimer’s disease.”

The Woodstock Community Forum will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at Christ Lutheran Church of Woodstock, 26 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock.

The Saugerties Community Forum will be held at from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the Atonement Lutheran Church, 100 Market St., Saugerties.

Light refreshments will be provided at both events. To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900, or contact Meg Boyce at mboyce@alz.org.

.An estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019, including 200,000 under the age of 65 and an estimated 40,000 in the Hudson Valley.

New Alzheimer’s report released

The Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released on Tuesday, March 5, included the latest statistics and information on Alzheimer’s. Among the findings:

• By 2025 — just six years from now — the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia is estimated to reach 7.1 million — an increase of 27 percent from the 5.6 million age 65 and older affected in 2019.
• Barring the development of medical breakthroughs, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia may nearly triple from 5.6 million to 13.8 million by 2050.
• Two-thirds of Americans over age 65 with Alzheimer’s dementia (3.5 million) are women.
• Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and it is the fifth-leading cause of death for those age 65 and older.

About the Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report

The Alzheimer's Association 2019 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report is a comprehensive compilation of national statistics and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The report conveys the impact of Alzheimer’s on individuals, families, government and the nation’s health care system. Since its 2007 inaugural release, the report has become the preeminent source covering the broad spectrum of Alzheimer’s issues. The Facts and Figures report is an official publication of the Alzheimer’s Association The full text of the 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, including the accompanying special report, “Alzheimer’s Detection in the Primary Care Setting: Connecting Patients with Physicians,” can be viewed here.

About the Hudson Valley Chapter

The Hudson Valley Chapter serves families living with dementia in seven counties in New York, including Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. To learn more about the programs and services offered locally, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit www.alz.org/hudsonvalley or call 800.272.3900.