Alzheimer's Association offers free events in Dutchess and Ulster

This March, the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will offer the following educational programs in Dutchess and Ulster counties.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 10, at Valley Vista, 141 North Road, Highland. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900 for more information or to RSVP.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia will be held from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, at the Beulah Baptist Church, 92 Catharine St., Poughkeepsie. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, disease stages and risk factors, research and treatments as well as Alzheimer’s Association resources. For more information, call 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.

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.