About Us

At the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center our mission is to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia, and their caregivers. We actively work to achieve this mission through programs for all stages of Alzheimer’s, Caregiver Support Groups, in-home respite solutions, transportation options, and additional services.

Get to Know the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center

We invite you to schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art center, meet our friendly staff, and spend some time experiencing the difference we’re making every day. We’re proud to be a transparent 501(3)(c ) organization with roots that extend back thirty years.

• Get to know our staff
• Meet our Board of Trustees
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The History of the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center

We are passionate about what we do — it’s in our roots. Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center was originally founded by five Long Island women in 1988. Our founders are like millions of other Americans impacted by Alzheimer’s — they had a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer’s disease and shared the frustration of not knowing where to turn for much-needed help.

Out of this dire need, our founders decided to be their own solution, and the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center was started. Today, we’ve spent 30 years providing supportive community-based services to Alzheimer’s families in Long Island.

We take a considerable amount of pride in our pioneering role in the development of cutting edge services that foster the independence, dignity, well-being, and safety of individuals with Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia. All of our services are uniquely geared to aid in the prevention of premature nursing home placement.

Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center’s services initially included an information-line, production of the area’s first comprehensive resource directory and a social adult day program. Since then Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center’s services have grown, and  our programs are being replicated by other groups throughout the United States to benefit those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.

Helping Families & Caregivers Along Every Step of the Way

Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center helps seniors and families cope with the mental health issues such as depression, isolation, grief and sleep disorders that are commonly experienced by Alzheimer’s families. Social workers help caregivers – typically an elderly spouse – develop a support network and coping skills, maintain a positive mental attitude and ensure they remember to take care of their own health needs as well.

Caregivers are frequently so consumed with the care needs of their loved one with Alzheimer’s they neglect their own health needs. Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center’s programs for those with Alzheimer’s disease provide the support needed to maintain their independence and well-being in the community for as long as possible while avoiding costly, nursing home placement.

Making an Impact One Person, One Family, One Community at a Time

We are passionate about what we do, and we love to hear our caregivers share their experiences. We’re determined to make an impact in the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s in the Nassau County, Queens County, and Long Island area — one person, one family, one community at a time.

Hear what some of our previous caregivers have to say about our programming and services provided: