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Issue: #40, November2, 2012
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AlzBytes: the e-News of the Northeastern New York Chapter
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Register Now for the November 13 Alzheimer's Education Forum in Queensbury
 The Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter will hold an Education Forum on Tuesday, November 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury. The forum theme is "When the diagnosis is Alzheimer's: Medical, Legal, Financial and Practical Considerations." Guest will hear short presentations from our panel of experts, followed by the opportunity to have questions answered. The panel of speakers includes Paul Solomon, PhD of The Memory Clinic in Bennington, VT; Martin Finn, CPA, LLM of Lavelle and Finn; ALZNENY Executive Director and CEO Elizabeth Smith-Boivin; ALZNENY Western Region Program Manager and Support Group Liaison Karen Britt; and Sunny Buchman, author of Precious Window of Time.
The event is made possible through a generous donation by the Glens Falls Foundation. On-site respite care is being provided by Lena's Adult Services, but space is limited. To arrange respite care, please register, then call the association at 518.867.4999. To register online, click here.
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 For the second weekend in a row a Walk morning dawned on grey skies, but the rain held off. But it wasn't the weather that made the day special. The October 27 Columbia Greene Walk to End Alzheimer's blew it's goal sky high and raised over $11,000 by the day's end. Visit the Columbia Greene Walk Photo Album on Facebook. After all the counting was done, we learned that over 1400 people attended the Capital Region Walk to End Alzheimer's at Siena College on October 20. We are very pleased to announce that, as of this afternoon, the Capital Region Walk has raised over $190,000! We would love to nudge that over the $200,000 line this week! Don't Forget: You have until November 19 to meet your goal for the Capital Region Walk, and until November 24 to continue fundraising for the Columbia Green Walk. Donate to the Capital Region Walk to End Alzheimer's at www.alzwalkneny.org or the Columbia Greene Walk at www.alzwalkcg.org. Thanks, again, to everyone who made these Walk Days so special. |
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November is National Family Caregivers Month. Honor the Caregivers You Know.
November has been declared National Family Caregivers Month. This special month draws attention to the compassion and dedication of those who care for loved ones unable to care for themselves. We hope you'll reflect on the love and commitment of those you know who are caring for others and take some time to let them know how much you admire them.
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In Other News . . .
Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter will conduct a support group facilitator training at the chapter headquarters at 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany on November 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in becoming a facilitator can email Karen Britt or call her at 518.867.4999 x303 to register or receive more information. We welcome all those interested in training as faciitators and currently have a specific need for facilitators in Cobleskill, Gloversville and Oneonta.
Some of the area's best stand-up comedians will join forces for a one-time event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association at Laughs for Loved Ones on Friday, November 9 at the Waterworks Comedy Lounge (76 Central Ave., Albany). The show starts at 9 p.m. with doors opening at 8:30 p.m. The cost for the event is $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Association. Headlining the event are Jaye McBride and Ethan Ullman. Other local comics on the lineup include Kevin Marshall, Mo Haskins, Kristin VanSteemburg, Luke Donovan, and Shawn Gillie. The event is being organized by Kevin Marshall. Waterworks Pub is providing the facility for the event free of charge. For more information about the event email Kevin Marshall or call him 518-892-0577.
Ferrari Funeral Home invites friends of the Alzheimer's Association to attend its free "Handling the Holidays grief support program on Sunday, November 18 at 1:30 p.m. at its home at 1503 Union Street in Schenectady. The session will offer practical suggestions for coping with grief during the upcoming holidays. Attendees should register by November 17. To register or receive more information, call the Ferrari Funeral Home at 518.377.0294.
REMINDER: The open enrollment period to enroll in or change Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare drug plans is in effect now through December 7. Be sure to review your plan and, if you have questions,contact your insurance representatives.
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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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