Wednesday, May 15, 2024
In a year where so many have been hit financially, and charities have struggled to get donations, the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter has received $41,810 in donations from Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla. The cemetery raised the funds primarily through an appeal to previous sponsors of its annual 5K fundraiser […]
As COVID-19 surges, families are struggling with decisions about the holiday season—weighing concerns about the safety of traveling with the desire to spend time with friends and relatives. For families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, these decisions are even harder, especially since many have forgone […]
The Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on Sunday, Oct. 4, but it was different than previous years. Instead of a large gathering at SUNY Purchase, participants walked in neighborhoods throughout Westchester in small groups following a virtual opening ceremony. A cellphone app tracked walkers’ steps and offered encouragement […]
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, AFA, will be holding a nationwide Virtual Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The month-long initiative, which kicks off with an opening ceremony on Nov. 1, gives our nation a way to get involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease from […]
