Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

This program from the Alzheimer's Association of Northeast NY explains the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia and provides a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed.

The free Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia program:

• Explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
• Examines what happens in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s.
• Details the risk factors for and three general stages of the disease.
• Identifies FDA-approved treatments available to treat some symptoms.
• Looks ahead to what’s on the horizon for Alzheimer’s research.
• Offers helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.

This program is part of our Afternoon for Caregivers. This program is followed by a session of A Visit with Eddy Alzheimer's Services (2:00 pm, in which social workers from Eddy Alzheimer's Services are available to speak with caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia). Attendees who wish to attend both programs may choose to bring a lunch or a snack to eat in the meeting room between programs (1:30-2:00).  Please see our calendar entry for A Visit with Eddy Alzheimer's Services for more information.