Alzheimer's Association Nyc Chapter
Murray Hill - New York:
Social Work Services
Our social workers provide in-depth, personalized consultations for individuals and families facing the decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Professional social work staff can assist with: developing a better understanding of the disease creating a plan to obtain necessary care discussing options for symptom management
Caregiver Support Groups
Support groups for caregivers or Alzheimer's and other dementias are available in your area. Find a support group near you now and connect with others who understand what you're going through. Get caregiver help, online and from your local chapter.
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Simple Steps Could Help Prevent Alzheimer's: Local Study
Local researchers are providing new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s after a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital finds there are some simple steps that could help prevent the disease. Kahn...
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offering scholarships for high school students
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — In 1,500 words or less, can you tell how Alzheimer’s has changed your life? High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease can win up to $5,000 for college through …
Missing Bronx woman with Alzheimer's disease found dead
A 73-year-old woman with Alzheimer's who had been missing from her home in the Bronx since Saturday was found dead.
The Power of Song for Those With Alzheimer’s & Their Caregivers
Tired of feeling like the caregiver and wish you and your ailing spouse, parent, or relative could do something fun together outside your “roles”? Twenty-two people, half with early- to middle-stage dementia, the others their family caregivers, feel the same way. So, they are belting out tunes side by side as part of a New York City first-ever chorus known as The Unforgettables. The chorale conductor is a music therapist and musician. It seems to be more than just a …
What you need to know about Alzheimer's disease [infographic]
Resources Nearly everyone knows someone who has been affected by Alzheimer's disease. And while the number of people currently living with the disease — 5.7 million — is staggering, those numbers are just the tip of the iceberg. By 2050, the number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia is expected to reach nearly 14 million and cost our nation $1.1 trillion. With this disease…
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How to Find Support Groups for Early-Onset Alzheimer's
An early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating for everyone involved. Learn more about early-onset Alzheimer’s, support groups for the disease that are available now and their benefits.
New Report Offers Road Map to Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
A combination of education, exercise, weight loss, stress management, dietary changes, medication, and supplementation may reduce an individual's risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to clinicians at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.
Family charges American Airlines of negligence after father with Alzheimer's disappears
Josaphat Dupuy never made it on the flight to his native Haiti.
What is an Alzheimer's Cafe?
Alzheimer's cafes are popping up throughout the U.S. They're spaces for those with Alzheimer's and their caregivers to socialize and take a break.
What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's Disease, Subtype 1, Inflammatory
What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? Did you know there are currently 6 Subtypes of Alzheimer's Disease? In this video, Dr. Shook will be discussing Subtype 1 Al...
