Free Retreat Offered For People With Dementia in Hudson Valley

From the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter:

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will offer a free wellness retreat for people with early- to middle-stage dementia and their family caregivers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the Edith Macy Conference Center at 550 Chappaqua Road in Briarcliff Manor.

The retreat will feature joint and separate activities for people with dementia and caregivers including caregiver massage with respite care, creative arts activities, live music, tai chi mind-body exercises and therapeutic recreation. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Preregistration is required for this event. Anyone interested in attending should contact Jonelle Ward at 914.253.6860 or joward@alz.org with questions or to sign up.

The Hudson Valley Chapter offers Wellness Retreats and a variety of other programs for people with dementia and their caregivers around the Hudson Valley. To learn more about programs in your area, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley. The Wellness Retreats are supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

Photo Courtesy of Edith Macy Conference Center