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Alzheimer's Association plans social and educational webinars
Free virtual activities scheduled in August for people with dementia and their caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter has scheduled a series of free social and educational webinars in August. Registration is required either online at alz.org/hudsonvalley or by calling the 24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900. Information about how to participate in the webinars will be provided following registration.
AlzWell Social Club: 1-3 p.m. every weekend. A free virtual event that includes creative activities for caregivers and people with early and middle-stage dementia.
Something for Alz: Musical Moments: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1, 8, and 15. A free virtual interactive music program for people with dementia and their family caregivers with N.Y. state-licensed creative arts therapist and board-certified music therapist Timothy Doak, MT-BC, LCAT.
Something for Alz: Creative Expression for Well-Being: 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 4. A free virtual creative arts program for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and their family caregivers with Creative Arts Therapist Jayne Henderson.
Living with Alzheimer’s for Middle-Stage Caregivers: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 11, and 18. A free educational program offering helpful strategies for providing safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s.
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Living with Alzheimer’s for Early-Stage Caregivers with Sullivan County Cooperative Extension: 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 12, and 19. A free educational program hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter and the Sullivan County Cooperative Extension with practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage.
Memory Cafe: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 13. A free virtual opportunity for people with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers to socialize and enjoy musical entertainment. Pre-screening is required.
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Tuesday Social: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. A free virtual event featuring musical fun for people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and their family caregivers.
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. Learn to decode common behaviors so you can connect at every stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. A free virtual educational program with information on diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
Caregiver resources available by phone
Alzheimer’s Association staff are available for care consultations by phone. Care consultations are meetings with on-staff licensed social workers who can help families with a loved one who has dementia access community resources, get advice on care, future planning and more. Call 800.272.3900 to set one up. For more information about caregiving during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit alz.org/covid19 or call the Alzheimer’s Association’s free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
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
