Alzheimer's Association programs coming up in December

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host the following programs in Dutchess County during December.

“Help for the Holidays: Caregiver Support Sessions” will be held from 3-4 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 9 through Dec. 16, at the Alzheimer’s Association office, 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie. This group aims to make the holidays easier and more enjoyable by helping caregivers work through the emotions they may face during the holidays, manage expectations, honor treasured traditions while adapting to a new normal and minimize stress. Preregistration is requested but not required. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.

“Living with Alzheimer’s: For Middle-Stage Caregivers” will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 9 and 16, at LaGrange Library, 488 Freedom Plains Road, Poughkeepsie. In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands on caregivers. This two-part series will include helpful strategies for providing safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s. To RSVP, contact the library at 845.452.3141. With questions, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.

“Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” will be held from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 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, treatments and Alzheimer’s Association resources. To RSVP, call Wendie Jackson at 845.473.1662, ext. 121. With questions, call the Alzheimer’s Association 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 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. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.