Executive director of Westbury-based Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center, Tori Cohen was featured in the September issue of Long Island Woman. View the entire article below.
Continue readingEveryone feels down from time to time, but the link between dementia and depression is much stronger than a one-off feeling. In fact, much of the latest research suggests depression affects those with
Continue readingOn National Grandparent's Day — Sunday, September 8th — the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center invites you and your family to a delightful afternoon of BINGO! Offering prizes and raffle items,
Continue readingWatching a loved one face the challenges of living with Dementia can be devastating. However, it was this very devastation that inspired Jay Asparro to do something special. After watching his grandmother
Continue readingMost Common Myth There is no point in obtaining or facing the diagnosis. This is a huge mistake. It affects the overall experience of diagnosed and caregiver. Getting the diagnosis allows for:
Continue readingAn Education Program by the Alzheimer's AssociationIn the middle stages of Alzheimer's Disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers
Continue readingIf you are a caregiver for an individual with Alzheimer's disease or another related form of Dementia, it is common for their appetite to slowly weaken as their disease progresses. Let's take a closer
Continue readingIn case you missed last Sunday's Newsday, Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center's Sharp Notes chorus program and Music and Memory Program were featured in a story discussing the impact music has
Continue readingThere are so many creative ways you can support Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center's programs and services! Below is a list of unique opportunities to help your community living with Alzheimer's
Continue readingCaring for a parent or loved one with any stage of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be a stressful, long, and emotional journey. However, we want you to know that you are not alone. In addition to
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