Fight Back During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Fight Back During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
We’re looking forward to Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness and promote brain health. Your gift to our 2X Countdown Match, up to $50,000, can go twice as far to fuel research and help provide care and support.
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We also offer programs to organizations and community groups, by request. To schedule an education program for your group, please call 800.272.3900 or email us at longislandchapter@alz.org.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.
- Thursday, June 18. 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave, Wantagh - Thursday, July 9. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave, Sayville
Alzheimer's Community Forum
This provides you with the opportunity to share your experience with Alzheimer's disease and discuss how the Alzheimer's Association can best serve your community. Together, we can help enhance care and support resources for those facing the disease. Light refreshments will be served.
Discover research-based habits that support brain health at every age. This in-depth program explores practical strategies for healthy eating, physical activity, quality sleep, and cognitive engagement, and helps you create an action plan to build lasting brain-healthy routines.
- Monday, June 1. 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport - Wednesday, June 3. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Whisper Woods at Smithtown, 71 Route 25a, Smithtown - Sunday, June 28. 12-1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Pentecostal Tabernacle, 1294 Bellmore Ave, North Bellmore - Thursday, July 16. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Leisure Village, 402 Bridgewarer Drive, Ridge - Tuesday, July 21. 3-4 p.m.
Cutchogue New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue - Wednesday, July 22. 4-5 p.m.
Virtual - Thursday, July 23. 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett - Friday, July 24. 2-3 p.m.
The Sea Cliff Village Library, PO Box 280, Sea Cliff - Tuesday, July 28. 2-3 p.m.
Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, 186 Middle Road, Blue Point - Thursday, July 30. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd, Centereach - Monday, August 3. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove - Thursday, Aug. 13. 2-3 p.m.
West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip - Wednesday, Sept. 2. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Emma S. Clark Library, 120 Main Street, East Setauket - Thursday, Sept. 3. 6-7 p.m.
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton - Thursday, Sept. 17. 2-3 p.m.
Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale - Thursday, Sept. 24. 12-1 p.m.
Virtual - Monday, Sept. 28. 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Highway, Hauppauge - Thursday, Oct. 22. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia
Managing Money
Join us to learn tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
- Tuesday, June 16. 10-11 a.m.
Virtual - Wednesday, July 8. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave, Northport
Join us as we highlight research-based brain-healthy habits and provide practical strategies for supporting brain health throughout life.
- Thursday, June 18. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Southold Senior Center, 750 Pacific Street, Mattituck - Tuesday, June 23. 12-1 p.m.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 253 Glen Ave, Sea Cliff
This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone with dementia. Topics include: Building the Foundations of Caregiving, Supporting the Independence, Communicating Effectively, Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors and Exploring Care and Support Services.
Building Foundations of Caregiving
- Monday, July 27. 1-2 p.m.
Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave, Wantagh - Thursday, Oct. 15. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Highway, Hauppauge
- Tuesday, June 9. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Whisper Woods of Smithtown, 71 Street Johnland Road, Smithtown
- Wednesday, June 24. 1-2 p.m.
Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont
- Wednesday, Aug. 12. 12-1 p.m.
Northwell Peconic Bay Medical Center, 1 Heroes Way, Riverhead - Wednesday, Oct. 7. 6-7 p.m.
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton
- Date and Time to be determined
The Impact of Alzheimer's and Dementia in our Community
Join us as we provide a brief overview of Alzheimer’s and dementia, covering the latest treatments, practical brain health tips, and ways to join the fight against the disease.
- Thursday, June 4. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Artis Senior Living of Commack, 1131 Jericho Turnpike, Commack
Join us to learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors of Alzheimer's, current treatments, and available resources.
- Sunday, May 31. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Temple Beth-El of Patchogue, 45 Oak Street, Patchogue - Thursday, June 4. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mineola Memorial Library, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola - Wednesday, July 22. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont - Wednesday, Sept. 16. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Artis Senior Living of Commack, 1131 Jericho Turnpike, Commack - Monday, Oct. 19. 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Hwy, Hauppauge - Tuesday, Oct. 27. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Virtual - Tuesday, Nov. 17. 4-5 p.m.
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