Alzheimer's Association to offer program series in Nanuet

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will offer a series of educational programs this fall at Meals on Wheels at 121 W. Nyack Road, Nanuet, NY 10954. All programs will be held on Fridays and include a free lunch. With questions or to RSVP, call 800.272.3900.

The “Virtual Dementia Tour,” a simulation of what it is like to have Alzheimer’s disease, will be offered in 30-minute appointments between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 15. Call 845.639-6776 to schedule an appointment.

“Living with Alzheimer’s: For Middle-Stage Caregivers” will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 20. This three-part program will offer insights on how to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.

“Living with Alzheimer’s: For Late-Stage Caregivers” will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 10. In the late stage of Alzheimer’s, caregiving often involves new ways of interacting with someone who has the disease. This two-part program explores resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connections for someone in the late stage of Alzheimer’s.

“Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior” and “Caring Through the Holidays” will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 8. This program will offer coping strategies for some common dementia-related behaviors and provide advice on how to handle the challenges of caregiving through the holidays. A Q&A session will follow the programs.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. 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 alz.org/hudsonvalley or call 800.272.3900.

These programs are supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.