Category Archives for Alzheimer’s and Dementia News
Creative Ways to Give to Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center
There 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
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Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center’s Support Group Schedule Grows
Caring 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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Reflections of an Alzheimer’s Spouse
Allan Vann, former caregiver, Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center support group attendee, volunteer and current advocate, has a passion for helping the community, especially those affected by the
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NRP Pulling Back The Curtain On Alzheimer’s Disease
At age 58, Bella Doolittle from Glens Falls was diagnosed with Early-onset Alzheimer’s. Bella’s husband, Will Doolittle, is a writer at the Glens Falls Post Star. Navigating Alzheimer’s together,
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Opening Your Eyes to the Connection Between Dementia and Sleep
Dementia usually results in a host of symptoms from memory loss and mood changes to reduced ability to perform activities of daily living. However, did you know there is also a strong connection between
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4 Dementia Risk Factors That You Can Control
A growing amount of evidence suggests your lifestyle choices can significantly affect your likelihood of developing Dementia. In short, what's good for your heart is also good for your head!Several studies
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Another Successful Fundraiser With Kelley’s Heroes
Thank you to Bill Flood, Sean Phillips and all the members of Kelley’s Heroes for the amazing donation today of $9,200! On Saturday, April 13th, Kelley’s Heroes walked the Walt Whitman Trail in Eastern
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Music and Dementia: How Can Music Help with Memory?
Did you know there is a connection between music and dementia? People living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia typically experience mild to severe memory loss depending on the stage of the disease.
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Adaptive Devices for Persons with Dementia
It can be relatively difficult to find adaptive devices to suit the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.When looking for the best device it's important to think about
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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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