Alzheimer's Association offers social, educational webinars

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host the following virtual events via Zoom from Dec.21-31. To register for any of these programs, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900 or click the link in the program name to register online.

Something for Alz: Musical Mornings will be held 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 21. A free virtual music program for people with dementia and their family caregivers with music therapist Sharon Pelcher-Rao, MA, LCAT.

Memory Cafe will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22. A free virtual social program for people with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers. This program will feature holiday music with Melinda Burgard, a music therapist who has worked with people for dementia for more than 30 years, including leading Alzheimer’s Music Socials and sessions at Wellness Retreats. Prescreening is required for this early-stage group.

Something for Alz: Musical Mornings will be held noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23. A free virtual music program for people with dementia and their family caregivers with music therapist Sharon Pelcher-Rao, MA, LCAT.

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Early-Stage Caregivers will be held 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23. A free educational program by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter with practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage.

AlzWell Social Club will be held 1-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26. A free virtual social program for people with dementia and their family caregivers. Features movement to music, a support group with art therapists, dance and other activities.

Something for Alz: Musical Mornings will be held 11 a.m. to noon. on Monday, Dec. 28. Join us for a free virtual music program for people with dementia and their family caregivers with music therapist Sharon Pelcher-Rao, MA, LCAT.

Something for Alz: Musical Mornings will be held noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30. Join us for a free virtual music program for people with dementia and their family caregivers with music therapist Sharon Pelcher-Rao, MA, LCAT.

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.