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Stop & Shop Reusable Bag Fundraiser
We are so excited to share that the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center has been selected to be a part of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers
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Turning 65? 7 Things You Need To Know About Medicare
It’s difficult to navigate through Medicare on your own, especially when there are no easy, one-size-fits-all coverage options. So, to help minimize stress while maximizing your Medicare coverage, we
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Reimbursement for Daily Maintenance, Day Programs, and More
New Medicare Laws Allow Reimbursement for Daily Maintenance, Day Programs, Respite Care and MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced non-skilled home care services, such
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Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center Featured in Newsday
"Many others with dementia remain at home. The Westbury-based Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center has programs aimed at allowing people who want to live independently to do so, but for safety and
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Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center Social Worker Honored by Long Island Business News
Melissa Katz, LMSW Director of Early Stage and In-Home Respite Programs, was honored at the Long Island Business News 40 Under 40 annual event! A very well-deserved honor, Melissa was supported and cheered
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How Fast Does Alzheimer’s Disease Progress?
After diagnoses, one of the first questions may be “How fast does Alzheimer’s disease progress” followed by a range of additional questions. Unfortunately, there are no clear cut rules on how fast
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Music Programs Offer Hope for Families Fighting Alzheimer’s
In June 2017, Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center quietly launched its MUSIC & MEMORY Program. In its initial stages, it included just two participants and expanded slowly, at a rate of one
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LIBN One for the Ages
As the executive director of Westbury-based Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center, Tori Cohen sees the struggles families and their caregivers face today. She spoke with LIBN about how she and her
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Robotic Pet Benefits
Live companion animals have many benefits, however they can be hard to care for. Joy for All, a division of toymaker Hasbro, has developed a realistic robotic companion with the ability to interact and
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Art Therapy: Create And Release
We aim to offer a wide range of activities in our constantly evolving day program. Our goals are to stimulate various parts of the brain and cater to the diverse interest of our participants. One activity
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