Alzheimer's Association offers free virtual programs

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host the following virtual events via Zoom over the next few weeks. To register for any of these programs, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900 or click the program name to register online.

Virtual Make A Difference Night will be held from 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March. 16. Learn about volunteer opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter that you can do from home.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, disease stages and risk factors, research, treatments and Alzheimer’s Association resources. To register for this program, visit http://sullivancce.org/events, email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845.292.6180 to register

COVID-19 and Caregiving will be held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. This program provides simple tips caregivers can put in place whether the person living with dementia lives at home, in a residential facility, or care providers are coming into the home.

Dementia Conversations will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17. Get helpful tips to assist with difficult dementia-related conversations, such as going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s will be held from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Learn about typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, the diagnostic process and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

AlzWell Social Club will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20. This event features movement to music, a support group with art therapists, dance and other activities.

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Early-Stage Caregivers (part 2) will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, March 22. This the second part of a three-part program that offers practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage.

Virtual Tuesday Social will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23. This early-stage social engagement program offers a fun way for people in the early stage of Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get active and get connect with one another doing a variety of activities.

Virtual ALZ Across New York will be held from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, March. 24. A free monthly virtual program with virtual social engagement activities for those living with dementia and their care partners. This month’s program includes a virtual tour of Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo.

Effective Communication Strategies will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24. Learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at every stage of the disease.

Virtual Memory Cafe will be held in partnership with The Bristal from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25. This social activity for people with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers will feature Dancing for Everyone with Rhythm Break Cares.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s will be held from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. This program is part of a series of roundtable discussions for younger caregivers. Learn about typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the diagnostic process and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Virtual Visit with New York Therapy Animals will be held from 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30. This program will allow people with dementia and their caregivers the opportunity to view and interact with New York Therapy Animals virtually.

These programs are supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

About the Hudson Valley Chapter

The Hudson Valley Chapter serves families living with dementia in seven counties in New York, including Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. To learn more about the programs and services offered locally, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all dementia. Visit alz.org.