Alzheimer’s Association to Offer Free Wellness Retreat

From the Alzheimer’s Association:

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will offer a free wellness retreat for people with early- to middle-stage dementia and their family caregivers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Stony Point Center at 17 Cricketown Road in Stony Point.

The retreat will feature joint and separate activities for people with dementia and caregivers including a music social and workshops on healthy living, creative gardening, therapeutic art, yoga for beginners and stress management techniques. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Preregistration is required for this event. Anyone interested in attending should contact Jody Addeo at 845.639.6776 with questions or to sign up.

The Hudson Valley Chapter offers Wellness Retreats and a variety of other programs for people with dementia and their caregivers around the Hudson Valley. To learn more about programs in your area, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley. The Wellness Retreats are supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

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 here or call 800.272.3900.

The Meditation Space at the Stony Point Center image is courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association.