Alzheimer's Association holds open house, ribbon cutting

Members of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Alzheimer’s Association staff and others gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 21, to celebrate the Hudson Valley Chapter’s new office at 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie.

Guests toured the office, visited information tables about the association’s programs and fundraisers and mingled with staff members.

Frank Castella Jr., President and CEO of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, led the ribbon cutting, which included remarks from several attendees, including Town of Poughkeepsie Supervisor Jon Baisley, Dutchess County Office for the Aging Director Todd Tancredi and Ann Marie Maglione, Director of the Orange County Office for the Aging. A representative from Sen. Sue Serino's office presented Alzheimer's Association President and CEO David Sobel with a special Certificate of Recognition of the new office location.

Sobel thanked everyone for attending and showing support for the Hudson Valley Chapter.

“I’d like to thank everyone for turning out today and making us feel so welcome. We are glad to continue our presence here in the Poughkeepsie area serving families in Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam and beyond. We look forward to working with all of you,” Sobel said.

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

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s 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. For more information, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley or call 800.272.3900.