Alzheimer's Association to offer social, educational webinars

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host the following virtual events via Zoom in January. To register for any of these programs, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5. This program in partnership with Yonkers Public Library and Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community offers information on diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Get hands-on tools to develop a plan for healthy aging.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5. This program provides information on diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Get hands-on tools to develop a plan for healthy aging.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12. This program in partnership with Suffern Free Library explores typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns; early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12. This program in partnership with Family Services of Westchester Veterans’ Division offers information about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments as well as Alzheimer’s Association resources.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13. This program looks at 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. It covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s. how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13. This program in partnership with LaGrange Library covers the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments as well as Alzheimer’s Association resources.

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

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 leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all dementia. Visit alz.org.