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For 30 years, the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center has been working to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms for dementia, and their families. We take a pioneering approach in the development of cutting-edge services to foster the independence, well-being, dignity, and safety of those with Alzheimer’s to help prevent premature nursing home placement.

Simply put, we’re here for families every step along the way. We combine a supportive and welcoming environment with state-of-the-art Alzheimer’s disease programs, in-home respite with cognitive activities, Caregiver Support Groups, and an array of educational workshops to make a difference — one person, one family, one community at a time. And we’re looking to continue to advance our mission with your continued support.

How Can You Make an Impact?

Regardless of how large or how small, your continued support makes a huge difference. At Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center, you can get involved in multiple ways. We accept and greatly appreciate your donations, time, and efforts to make a difference throughout Long Island, Nassau County, and Queens County.

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The Growing Need for Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center Services

Frequently referred to as the 'hidden epidemic,' Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of deaths in the nation. Our services and cutting-edge solutions are in demand by countless families living in the Long Island, Nassau County, and Queens County area.

In 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association published a groundbreaking national study revealing the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease on a county-by-county level. The data is sobering:

  • New York State has the second-highest rate of Alzheimer’s Disease among all states.
  • An estimated 1 in 8 Long Islanders over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s Disease.
  • Approximately 31,000 seniors in Nassau County—12.5% of those over 65--have Alzheimer’s Disease, putting Nassau in the top 15% of counties nationwide.
  • There are another 30,500 in Suffolk County—11.7% of those over 65--who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, to say nothing of those with other forms of dementia.
  • New York has the 10th highest percentage of adults who are dementia caregivers. In 2020 in New York State alone, there were 586,000 unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers who provided an estimated 774 million hours of care, valued at nearly $15 billion.

Caring for a parent, sibling, or loved one with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia can be exceptionally rewarding; however, research has consistently demonstrated the numerous negative outcomes of providing such care, including depression (28.4% of caregivers in NY), anger, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, major disruptions of work schedule, home life and lifestyle, as well as detrimental effects on physical health - including increased risk for premature mortality. More than half (52.2%) of family caregivers in New York are chronically ill themselves; 17% are in poor physical health.

Contact the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center to Learn More About How You Can Help and Make an Impact

Whether you're able to make a donation or can spare a few hours a week; we will multiply your your time, efforts, and generosity. We're only able to impact the lives of families facing Alzheimer's because of generous people like you. Our mission is to help improve the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders, and their caregivers.

We thank you in advance for all that you do to support what we do.

To learn more about how you can get involved download our volunteer application, contact JCamilleri@lidementia.org or call us at (516) 767-6856. Thank you for your support.

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