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Among Black Americans aged 70 or older, more than one in five (21 percent) are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

The changing role of race in dementia research

ONLINE — In honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free live webinar, “Alzheimer’s & Dementia Conversations: Changing the Face of … more

1/31/23

Listening to music with your loved one is a great way to keep someone with dementia engaged this winter.

Keep your loved ones engaged this winter

REGION — While many families are caring for their loved ones at home, finding ways to stay engaged and active indoors during the cold winter months can be challenging for many Americans. … more

1/18/23

Holidays are a wonderful time for the family to get together. But they can also highlight memory problems in our elders.

Holidays and memory changes

NATIONWIDE — The holiday season can be a time when families come together to celebrate. In many cases, it can be the first time family members have seen each other in months. Because … more

12/29/22

Tim Doak said music continues to move people with dementia even as other forms of communication become harder for them.

Connecting through music

ONLINE — Music therapist Tim Doak leads a free online program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter for people with dementia and their loved ones. It’s called … more

12/1/22

Caring for a loved one with dementia is hard. The Alzheimer's Association has tools to make it easier.

Six essential terms that dementia caregivers should know

NATIONWIDE — Caregiving for someone with dementia can be overwhelming, especially for first-time caregivers. These caregivers not only experience the emotional impact that occurs when a close … more

11/18/22

GetSetUp for wellness and more

Writing dementia down REGION — AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco said that her connection to Alzheimer’s disease began in the late 1980s, when her aunt was diagnosed with … more

11/16/22

Marylou Ambrose, author of "Your Number's Up."

Cozy mystery ‘Your Number’s Up’ is a winner

Masturbation. Got your attention? Thought so. Which is probably why a newly self-published book set in our neighborhood starts the same way. The book, “Your Number’s Up,” by … more

By LEAH CASNER | 11/16/22

Edwards, Walter honored on Older New Yorkers Day

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored 94 older adults for their volunteerism in every region of the state as part of NYSOFA’s annual … more

By ROGER L. NOYES | 11/16/22

Early retirement?

REGION — “There has been a huge uptick to ‘unretire,’ according to the labor market statistics,” said Loreen Gebelein, director of Sullivan County’s Center for … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 11/16/22

Storytelling can help people understand the impact of dementia. A recent discussion sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter highlighted the subject. Pictured are Alzheimer's Association staff member Eileen Hendriksen, left; Marion Morris; Lisa Miller of Temple Sinai; Marianne Sciucco, local author and founder of AlzAuthors; Debbie Ackerman, Caregiver Support Group Facilitator; and Alzheimer's Association staff member Donna Davies.

Storytelling and dementia

ONLINE — AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco says her connection to Alzheimer’s disease began in the late 1980s when her aunt was diagnosed with the disease. “We were … more

11/9/22

Walk to end Alzheimer’s disease

MONTGOMERY, NY —The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is set for Saturday, October 22 at Benedict Farm Park. Check-in for the event opens at 9 a.m. and the … more

10/17/22

Yes, it’s that time again

NATIONWIDE — Fall means pumpkins, cooler weather, apple cider and—for many people—it’s time to think about changes to your Medicare coverage. Yes, the fall annual … more

10/17/22

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers will offer the new COVID boosters beginning September 21.

Wayne Memorial holds clinics for new COVID boosters

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) will offer both the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines starting Wedensday, September 21 in Honesdale and Wednesday, … more

9/10/22

It might hurt a bit, but that shot might keep the flu away this winter.

Get your flu shot

EVERYWHERE — Flu vaccines are now available for patients at the Wright Center for Community Health’s network of community health centers in northeast Pennsylvania. Most people are … more

9/5/22

It still gets hot in September

NATIONWIDE — Extreme heat poses risks for loved ones with dementia.The Alzheimer’s Association suggests ways to keep people safe and comfortable. The heat can be especially stressful and … more

9/2/22

Poverty, low wages linked to dementia risk

Socioeconomic deprivation, including neighborhood disadvantages and persistent low wages, are associated with higher dementia risk, lower cognitive performance and faster memory decline, according to … more

8/24/22

Growing older—together

I have always appreciated my relationships with older people. Just after my first birthday, I was loaded into my parent’s 1959 Chevrolet Impala and transported 700 miles south of our Iowa … more

By THOMAS CAMBRIDGE | 8/17/22

Social media 101: A guide for seniors

Social media has become almost a new way of life. From sharing special moments of births, weddings or graduations, to posting about personal experiences and, for some, starting a business. Between … more

By VICTORIA HOFFMANN | 8/17/22

Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia as whites, but are less likely to receive a diagnosis.

‘Twice the risk’

ONLINE — On Wednesday, June 15, the Alzheimer’s Association will host a webinar discussing the crushing impact that Alzheimer’s and other dementias have on the Black community. … more

6/7/22

After a stroke, recovery and hope

HONESDALE, PA — Larry Resti, 69, never paid much attention to risk factors for stroke until he had one in February of 2020. In fact, in addition to being a heavy smoker with high blood … more

5/18/22

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