Port Chester Nonprofit Organization Receives $5,000 Grant

PORT CHESTER, NY — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization that unites more than 2,600 member organizations nationwide with the goal of providing optimal care and services to individuals living with dementia and their families, has awarded a $5,000 Phyllis and Milton Berg Respite Care Grant to Family Services of Westchester’s My Second Home, Mt. Kisco and White Plains, nonprofit organizations in Port Chester.

The grant is named for the deceased parents of Barry Berg, the AFA board’s treasurer. Both of Berg’s parents passed away in 2009. His mother, Phyllis, had Alzheimer’s disease, and his father, Milton, was a devoted caregiver. The grants are awarded to AFA member organizations that provide respite services, such as adult day programs or in-home aides, to help give family caregivers a much-needed break.

“Anyone who has a loved one who is affected by Alzheimer’s disease knows the value of respite care,” said Susan Wayne, president and CEO of Family Services of Westchester. “This generous grant will allow us to continue providing the much-needed time-out for those caregivers who are dealing directly with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in a family member.”

Family Services of Westchester’s My Second Home, Mt. Kisco and White Plains, provides a variety of resources for seniors, including home health care, geriatric mental health, service coordination, elder abuse prevention, education, and transportation.

“Family Services of Westchester’s My Second Home, Mt. Kisco and White Plains plays a vital role in helping families get the care and services they need,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s president and chief executive officer. “Studies have shown that respite care, which provides a break for the caregiver but also engagement for the individual living with the illness, can aid in maintaining caregiver health and delay costly nursing home placement. We are proud to award them this grant to further their efforts in helping their community.”

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