The New York Historical Society Museum and Library and SPRYE team up to bring you:
A Free Guided Virtual Presentation
Reservations are required to receive the Zoom link
Please call or email the office at Director@sprye.org or 914-481-5706
Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources
Presenters include:
Jody Addeo, MPH, LNHA and is the Community Engagement Manager for Westchester and Rockland Counties for the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter.
Gurney Williams was a caregiver for his wife for many years and will share his views of caring for someone diagnosed with dementia.
Gary E. Gibson, Ph.D., is a professor of Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medicine/Burke Neurological Institute.
This is a virtual program presented via webinar and phone. You will receive the access information in your email confirmation following your pre-registration.
Please be sure to register using a valid email address.
The presentations will be followed by a Q&A Session
Three-Part Media Series Featuring Brian Rose
Wednesday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m.
"And That's The Way It Was:" A Look Back at 70 Years of Television
This presentation will look at these sweeping changes and examine the impact--both good and bad--of television journalism over the last six decades.
Tuesday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
"And Now A Word From Our Sponsor" A Look Back at the Early Days of TV Advertising
Wednesday, April 20th at 2:00 p.m."Films of Alfred Hitchcock"
Brian Rose is a professor emeritus at Fordham University, where he taught for 38 years in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. He’s written several books on television history and cultural programming and conducted more than a hundred Q&A's with leading directors, actors, and writers for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the Screen Actors Guild.
Please sign up to receive the link for the media series at Director@sprye.org or call (914) 481-5706
no later than Monday, February 21st
On finding purpose, fighting ageism and other issues confronting older adults.
Paula Span will address this topic and its subtle influences on society. Ms. Span has been writing about aging and caregiving for The New York Times since 2007. She joined Columbia University Graduate School of
Journalism in 1999 where she is an adjunct professor.
RSVP is required as space is limited.
RSVP by May 9th
Sunday, May 15th
3:00pm
Hidden Falls Clubhouse
14 Hidden Pond Dr.
Rye Brook, NY
For information email director@sprye.org or call 914-481-5706
