Alzheimer's Association offers Social Programs in Westchester

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter is offering the following free social programs for people with dementia and their family caregivers in Westchester County during October.

A “Memory Café”will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Oak Room at Sam’s of Gedney Way, 50 Gedney Way, White Plains. Pre-registration is required for this event featuring refreshments and live music by the Forget Me Nots. To RSVP, call 800.272.3900.

A “Sunday Social” will be held from 12:30-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains. This free social program features live music and refreshments for people with dementia and their family caregivers. RSVP by the second Wednesday the month of the social. With questions or to RSVP, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.

The “AlzWell Social Club”will be held from 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 in White Plains. A social program featuring creative activities for caregivers and people with early and middle-stage dementia, including creative writing, trivia games, singing, ice-cream socials, clay art, choral groups, sing-alongs, light yoga, dance, art projects, stress-relief exercises and more. Pre-screening is required to participate; call 800.272.3900 to schedule a care consultation/pre-screening appointment.

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, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. To learn more about our programs and services offered locally, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley

About the Alzheimer’s Association

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

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For more information, contact Communications Manager Dugan Radwin at dradwin@alz.org or 845.763.4694.