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Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a degenerative neurological disease of the brain. That is why early detection is so critical. Because African Americans in the United States have higher rates of vascular disease, they also may be at greater risk for developing Alzheimer’s. According to a growing body of evidence, risk factors for vascular disease—including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol—may also be risk factors for Alzheimer’s and stroke related-dementia.

Learn more: Be Heart Smart and Adopt a Brain Healthy Diet.

For more information about our free programs and services contact Paula Rice, Manager African American Outreach at price@alznyc.org or 646-744-2922.
 
On this page: Support Groups | Walk to End Alzheimer's | Community Events | Publications | Volunteer | Health Fairs

Support Groups

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and feel isolated and overwhelmed, you may benefit from a support group

The Support Group will provide you with:

• Education
• Informal sharing and Coping
• Learning and supportive listening
• Resources available in the community
Manhattan Queens

Abyssinian Baptist Church

Association of Black
Social Workers

Harlem Hospital

Alpha Phi Alpha Senior
Citizens Center

 
For more information about these support groups, please click here.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease

 
Manhattan
October 21
Riverside Park		 Brooklyn
September 23
Coney Island Boardwalk		 Queens
September 30
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
   
Join the Harlem Supporters Team or start your own team.
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Community Events

Photos from our 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration
"African American Male Caregivers"

Volunteer Opportunites

Speakers Bureau
Outreach Volunteers
Support Group Leaders

Come visit our table at the following health fair locations. Learn more about our programs and services and receive free giveaways.

June 6th:  
Metro Plus Harlem Hospital health fair
560 Lenox Ave, New York, NY

June 15th:
Resurrection Lutheran Church
114th Road St Albans Queens

June 20th:
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Multi Cultural Business Expo
Brooklyn Marriot, 333 Adams Street

June 26th:
Metro Plus Kings County Hospital health fair
451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

June 28th:
St. Francis Church health fair
180 Remson Street, Brooklyn Heights, NY
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Publications
Sign up for our Alzheimer’s Association, NYC Chapter quarterly newsletter

 

Alzheimer's Association

Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's
Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.