Act Now to Make Twice the Impact
Act Now to Make Twice the Impact
You can have twice the impact on accelerating research and helping to provide much-needed care and support to those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease when you take part in our Fall 2x Match Challenge. But you must act now — this opportunity is only available until Sept. 30.
Donate NowEarly-Stage Social Engagement Programs
Early-Stage Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association early-stage support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia to share their experiences with others who understand. Pre-screening is required to join a support group. To register, call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Melville Early-Stage Support Group
12:30-1:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month
Alzheimer's Association office
300 Broadhollow Road, LL100
St. Charles Early-Stage Meetup: For People with Dementia and Caregivers
(Caregiver Support Group will meet concurrently)
1-2 p.m. Mondays from October 19 to December 14
(not meeting on November 23)
St. Charles Hospital, 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson
2027 Virtual Early-Stage Meetup: For People with Dementia
9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays from January 25 to March 22
(not meeting on February 15)
Memory Cafe
This is intended for those with memory concerns to attend with a family member, friend, or other care partner. Dates and Times will be announced. For questions or interested in hosting a Memory Cafe, please email longislandchapter@alz.org.Virtual Caregivers Book Club
Facilitated by Linda Martinez, LCSW, Social Worker at NYU Langone Geriatric Medicine - Long Island, we will relate this story to our own experiences and feelings in our journey of loving somebody living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. We will relate this story to our own experiences and feelings in our journey of loving somebody living with dementia. Participants will be mailed paperback books.Floating in the Deep End: How Caregivers Can See Beyond Alzheimer's by Patti Davis
We will use Patti Davis’ book as a catalyst for caregivers on how to cope with the emotional and practical realities of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.