Our Services
Day Programs
Each program provides safe, structured socialization and mental stimulation activities that are appropriate to the individual’s stage in the disease process. All take place in welcoming and supportive settings. They offer meaningful activities that enable each member to participate as fully as possible. Programs focus on abilities, not on disabilities – on what people can do, happily and productively, and not on what they can no longer do. There are opportunities to experience things that they can still take pleasure and joy in doing. We believe that it’s critical for the wellbeing of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms for dementia, and for the lives of their caregivers, that they realize and experience that there is meaningful life to be enjoyed after diagnosis.
Click on any of the links below to learn more about these programs. As always, if you have further questions or want to register for a program, please contact us at (516) 767-6856.
Early Stage Alzheimer's Program
"Early stage” dementia refers to those who are in the beginning stages of memory loss. In this stage, your loved one may be able to continue with their regular daily activities and sustain regular conversations. Encouraging your loved one to participate in a day program is important for their well being and overall health.
AL’Z Club
ALZ Club is an innovative weekly session similar to one that you find at an adult education center. Each session is hosted in an environment that is accommodating, understanding, and engaging to the needs of those who are experiencing the early stage memory loss. It is designed to inspire your loved one to talk and connect with others in the group. The program is offered Monday - Saturday from 10am-2pm.
- Types of Activities in ALZ Club
- The program involves:
- Current Event discussion
- Table-top games and group activities
- Discussion of topics of special interest
- Music and Art Projects
- Chair Exercise and Dancing
- Pet Therapy
- Movement and Music Therapy with a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- Live music entertainment
- Free snacks and lunch
How an Early Stage Program Can Prevent Other Complications?
Seniors in early stage memory loss regularly face challenges that require additional attention and care. An early stage program can help prevent some side effects, such as:
- Isolation Prevention: By participating in our early stage Alzheimer’s program, your loved one is much less likely to isolate themselves and have problems with depression.
- Mood Swings: One of the most common problems associated with your loved one losing their memory is mood swings. Our program helps create the supportive environments to help them cope.
- Loss of Sense of Judgement: Seniors suffering from early stage memory loss may also have the tendency to misjudge things. They may experience difficulty judging time, distances, or may believe they’ve taken their medications when they haven’t.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with early state dementia, being involved with the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center’s ALZ club program may prove to be beneficial for an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregiver.
Moderate Stage Alzheimer's Program
As the disease progresses into the moderate stage, your role may transition from care partner into a caregiver. There can be more hands-on care when you notice your loved one behaving in ways with symptoms such as confusing words or getting agitated or frustrated.
Other symptoms may include:
- An increased likelihood of wandering and getting lost.
- Being unable to recall their telephone number, address, or name.
- Changes in sleeping patterns, like being restless at night or sleeping during the day
- Confusion surrounding what day it is or where they are Forgetting their personal history or events. .
- Feeling of withdrawal or agitation, particularly in mentally or socially challenging situations.
- Needing assistance choosing appropriate clothing for the occasion or season.
- Repetitive behavior, such as tissue shredding or asking repetitive questions
- Trouble controlling bowels and bladder.
When your loved one enters the moderate stage, The Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center is here to help through that transition with our programs.
Happy Days Club
- The LIAD Center’s Happy Days Club program is offered Monday -Saturday from 10am-2pm. It encourages diagnosed individuals to freely express themselves in a supportive and safe environment.
- Participants are engaged with a variety of activities, such as:
- Simple Word Games
- Table-top games and group activities
- Discussion of topics of special interest
- Music and Art Projects
- Chair Exercise and Dancing
- Pet Therapy
- Movement and Music Therapy with a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- Live music entertainment
Late Stage Alzheimer's Program
In the last stage of memory loss, your loved one may lose their ability to effectively carry on a conversation, respond to their environment, and eventually lose their ability to control their movement. Their communication abilities will be significantly impaired, and you may notice significant personality changes.
In the late stage, your loved one may:
- Lose awareness of their surroundings as well as of recent experiences
- Experience increased difficulty communicating
- Lose the ability to sit, walk, and eventually swallow
- Experience increased vulnerability to infections- particularly pneumonia
- Require around-the-clock and assistance taking care of themselves with daily activities
Memory Lane Club
Memory Lane Club is designed to ensure individualized attention as well as small group activities in a supportive, enjoyable, and safe environment. LIAD’s hands-on approach to care can lead to improvements in quality of life for both diagnosed individuals and caregivers. While a loved one is at the LIAD Center, caregivers can attend to appointments, run errands, rest, or even attend our caregiver programs, such as support group and educational trainings.
For example, it’s not uncommon for those in the late stage of dementia to show a need or behavior through a certain action – they may move or tap their feet across the floor for a variety of reasons; perhaps they’re excited or frustrated. In this case, our team can talk through an emotion to help encourage self-expression. Many of our methods and practices have supported better communication and engagement.
The program is offered Monday – Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm and gives your loved one the opportunity to socialize and engage with others going through similar journeys.
The activities include:
- Bingo and other group games
- Chair exercise and light stretching
- Music and Art Therapy
- Pet Therapy
- Sensory Activities
- Socialization and engagement
Call us at 516-767-6856 for more information.
Day Program Transportation
The Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center offers transportation Monday through Saturday for participants who attend Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center's social adult day program.
This service can be a tremendous relief to caregivers, who may not be able to drive their loved one to the center. This door-to-door, agency-owned bus service is available throughout Nassau County. The Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center also provides a drop-off and pick-up location at Maple Point Assisted in Rockville Centre, to accommodate those on the south shore that need our help.
Our bus driver Larry Hymowitz getting into the Halloween spirit to transport our participants to the LIAD Center!
Bus driver Tony Badalucco ready to bring our participants home safely!
The wheelchair accessible vans bring individuals with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia to Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center. The individuals can enjoy socialization and cognitive stimulation through a variety of structured activities, including word games, crafts, light exercise, music and entertainment. Buses are staffed by dementia-trained drivers with assistance from attendants, that will ensure safe, reliable travel to and from the programs, which are tailored to each participants' diagnosed stage of Alzheimer's.
Here is a testimonial from a former caregiver, Maggie Babyatsky, whose husband, Gary, attended the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center's social adult day program:
"My husband could not attend Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center five days a week without the transportation provided because, as his caregiver, I work full time. The bus drivers are sensitive and caring to people with dementia and the trained staff members who ride with him provide a safe, supportive, and comforting environment," she says.
Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center staff sees to it that loved ones are escorted right into the home before the bus leaves.
Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center's Transportation services are available upon initial assessment. For more information or to sign up for Transportation, please contact Julia Camilleri, Day Program Coordinator, 516-767-6856 x19 or jcamilleri@lidementia.org. for more information.