The Young Professionals Alzheimer’s Council will host a thoughtful, expert panel discussion about less common types of dementia and the relation between Alzheimer’s and dementia, followed by a Q&A session. These include Lewy body Dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, Early Onset Alzheimer's, and many others.
Speakers include: Dr. Jason Cohen, Corey Esannason, Norma Loeb, and Erica Steiner.
Early diagnosis gives people with Alzheimer’s disease the opportunity to make key decisions about treatment, care and planning, and the power to make choices about their own health and future. This program will increase awareness of the benefits of Alzheimer’s early detection, and provide information about memory loss and normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. Also learn about the risk factors, 10 warning signs, diagnostic process and resources to help.
Presented by Jody Addeo, MPH, Alzheimer’s Association, Hudson Valley Chapter.
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
Frank Silverstein's intimate short documentary examines the impact of advanced stage dementia on his parents' lives and the lives of their sons, the challenge of caregiving, and the persistence of love amid the chaos. then Frank will discuss with local author Maya Shanbhag (What We Carry: A Memoir) being a caregiver, loss and love.
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Alzheimer's and other dementia's cause memory, thinking, and behavior changes that interfere with daily living. Learn about common warning signs of Alzheimer's and what symptoms to look for in yourself and others, as well as tips to approach someone who is experiencing changes in their memory, the benefit of early detection and diagnosis, and more.
This is a virtual event using the Zoom Platform. To join, click the Zoom link below, or alternatively, enter the following ID into Zoom: 82380644430. You can also use the following phone number to call in: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York).
Presenter: M. Perez
Contact: Jessica Flores at 845.610.6916
Click here for the Zoom Link for 10 Signs
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging; it’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking
and behavior. Join us to learn about: The impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and
dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research, treatments available to address some symptoms and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter.
Register here: Understanding Alzheimer's
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter in partnership with Westchester Jewish Community Services. Facilitated by Sarah Lieberman, LMSW.
Mondays: April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 and June 6.
Six sessions from 1:30-2:45 p.m.
Session 1: April 25
• Introductions • Definition of anticipatory grief
• Review of current literature • Prevalence today
Session 2: May 2
• The family caregiver
• Role changes
• Anticipation and dread
• Identity and relationships
• Imagining bereavement
Session 3: May 9
• Self-care
Session 4: May 16
• Tolerating ambiguity and ambivalence
• Ambiguous loss
Session 5: May 23
• Concrete and emotional issues
Session 6: June 6
• Finding meaning
• Continuing bonds and attachment
• Discovering hope
To register or for more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter in partnership with Westchester Jewish Community Services. Facilitated by Sarah Lieberman, LMSW.
Mondays: April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 and June 6.
Six sessions from 1:30-2:45 p.m.
Session 1: April 25
• Introductions • Definition of anticipatory grief
• Review of current literature • Prevalence today
Session 2: May 2
• The family caregiver
• Role changes
• Anticipation and dread
• Identity and relationships
• Imagining bereavement
Session 3: May 9
• Self-care
Session 4: May 16
• Tolerating ambiguity and ambivalence
• Ambiguous loss
Session 5: May 23
• Concrete and emotional issues
Session 6: June 6
• Finding meaning
• Continuing bonds and attachment
• Discovering hope
To register or for more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.
