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Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association press release
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free event in Niagara County to explore the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on the community at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at First Presbyterian Church, located at 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston.
“Today, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and over 11 million are their unpaid caregivers – an escalating health crisis that affects many in our community,” said Courtney Sipes, director of community engagement for the WNY Chapter. “In Niagara County, nearly 11% of individuals age 65 and over are affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia.”
The program will cover the impact of the disease, local care and support resources, and ways to join the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
The Home Assistance Referral Team (HART) is collaborating on the event and will share how it helps seniors maintain independence by linking them with reliable, affordable support right at home.
Individuals can register online at bit.ly/AlzFaith26MAY or by calling 800-272-3900. The event is supported, in part, by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, along with local resources for caregivers, call 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/WNY.
More about the Alzheimer's Association: The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Visit alz.org or call 800-272-3900.
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