The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host the following virtual events via Zoom in February. To register for any of these programs, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900 or click the program name to register online.
Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Alzheimer’s (part 2) will be held from 3-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. This program, offered in partnership with St. Luke’s Montefiore will offer information about what you need to know following a diagnosis with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, what you need to plan and develop and how to work with your care team.
10 Signs of Alzheimer’s will be held from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in partnership with Yonkers Library. Learn about typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns; early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process and Alzheimer’s Association resources. To register, visit the library’s online calendar www.ypl.org.
Effective Communication Strategies will be held in partnership with Marlboro Library at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3. Learn how communication takes place when someone has dementia, how to decode verbal and behavioral messages from someone with dementia and identify strategies to connect and communicate at every stage of the disease.
Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Alzheimer’s (part 3) will be held from 3-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. This program offered in partnership with St. Luke’s Montefiore will offer information about what you need to know following a diagnosis with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, what you need to plan and develop and how to work with your care team.
Dementia Conversations will be held as a Lunch and Learn event in partnership with The Bristal from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Get tips to assist with difficult dementia-related conversations, such as going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans.This program is primarily for those who have a family member or close friend beginning to experience Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
10 Signs of Alzheimer’s will be held in partnership with LaGrange Library from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Learn about typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns; early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process and Alzheimer’s Association resources. To register, visit the library website.
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body will be held from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. This program in partnership with Manhattanville College will offer information about diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and get hands-on tools to develop a plan for healthy aging. To register, contact Craig Donnelly at 914.323.5223 or craig.donnelly@mville.edu
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Middle-Stage Caregivers will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. This program offers helpful strategies for providing safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s.
Virtual AlzWell Social Club will be held 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.This social program for people with dementia and their family caregivers featuring movement to music, a support group with art therapists, dance and other activities.
