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Alzheimer's Association offers educational events in Westchester
Free programs scheduled in March
This March, the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will offer the following educational programs in Westchester County.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, at the Westchester County Youth Council, 106 North Broadway, White Plains. Learn 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. To RSVP, contact Marisa Ragonese at fast.it.forward@gmail.com. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, March 10, at the Peekskill Senior Citizen Center, 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill. Learn 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. With questions or to RSVP, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.
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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at the Fountains of RiverVue, 1 Rivervue Place, Tuckahoe. Alzheimer’s and other dementias can cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. This program 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. With questions or to RSVP, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
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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.
