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Issue: #21, May 1, 2012 |
Free 24/7 Helpline:1-800-272-3900 |
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AlzBytes: the e-News of the Northeastern New York Chapter
4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405 | Albany, NY 12205 | www.alz.org/northeasternny | infoneny@alz.org | 518.867.4999 |
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Colonie Senior Services Executive Director Ed Neary, Alz Cafe Coordinator Raema Mitchell, Village of Colonie Mayor Frank Leak, NYS Assemblyman Robert Reilly, ALZNENY Director of Programs and Services Bill Hinrichs and Colonie Town Supervisor Paula Mahan cut the ribbon on the New Alz Cafe at Beltrone Living Center on April 24. |
Alzheimer's Cafes Now Open in Colonie and Oneonta
Alzheimer's cafe's originated in Europe in 1997, but are still relatively new in the United States. Two of the first in New York recently opened in the ALZNENY service area. Colonie Senior Services cut the ribbon on "Alz Cafe" at Beltrone Living Center at 6 Winners Circle in Albany on Tuesday, April 24. The Plains at Parish Homestead opened "Timeless," it's Alzheimer's cafe on March 14.
Caregivers often feel uncomfortable taking people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias to public events. Alzheimer's cafes provide a warm, relaxing non-judgemental environment in which to socialize and learn more about the journey ahead.
Colonie Senior Services' first evening at Alz Cafe will be Tuesday, May 3 from 6 to 8 pm and will be a time to explore the new environment, enjoy refreshments and meet new people. For more information about Alz Cafe call Raema Mitchel at 518.459.2857 x324. Click here to see a WNYT Newschannel 13 story about the Alz Cafe opening.
Timeless, at The Plains at Parish Homestead at163 Heritage Circle on state Route 7 in Oneonta, is open every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4 to 6 pm. For more information about Timeless call 607.267.4013 or visit www.plainsatparish.com. |
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Caregiver Conference 2012 Registration Now Open!
Keynote Speaker Dr. Amy D'Aprix; Closing Speaker Sr. Anne Bryan Smollin
Caregiver Conference 2012 will be held on Tuesday, June 12 at the Albany Marriott from 8 am to 4 pm. This outstanding annual conference provides family care partners and professional caregivers with outstanding information from industry experts, great access to area resources and exhibits of products and services available throughout Northeastern New York. Thanks to the generosity of our sponors, it is also very affordable. For more information and to register on-line click here, or call Jamie at 518.867.4999 x209. |
The Joytones Are Rehearsing!
 You may have heard of plans for The Joytones, a chorus for individuals in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer's and dementia and their singing partners. Well, we want to be sure you know that the chorus is up and running and about 15 people are already enjoying the music and social experience of rehearsing every Wednesday at 10:30 am at Shenedehowa United Methodist Church at 971 Route 146 in Clifton Park. All are welcome to join. If you'd like more information, call Doug Long at 518.583.2101. |
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Spring Walks Start this Weekend!
And, team recruitment is underway for the Capital Region Walk on Saturday, October 20 at Siena College. |
 Also this weekend...
Registration starts at 10 am
at DeeDee's Tavern at
645 Watervliet Shaker Road in Latham. Or head straight to the after party at Saratoga Polo at 1 pm.
Click here for all the information! |
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SAVE THESE DATES!
Wednesday, May 16
The New York State Rally to End Alzheimer's
12 n to 1:30 pm in the Well of the NYS Legislative Office Building
All are welcome to attend. If you would like to participate with the Chapter, please call email Holly or call her at 518.867.4999 x211.
Saturday, June 23
Memories in the Making:
An Evening to End Alzheimer's Gala
6 to 10 pm at Hilton Garden Inn
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Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter provides education, support programs, care consultations and referrals for people with the disease and their caregivers in a 17-county region encompassing New York's Capital-Saratoga area and spanning from Columbia and Greene counties to Canada and from Fulton and Montgomery counties to Vermont. The chapter also works with the national association to raise funds to support these programs and research into treatment, prevention and a cure. Our helpline is available round the clock at 1-800-272-3900. Find us on the Web at www.alz.org/northeasternny. |
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