Five-part webinar to focus on dementia within Black/African-American community
Researchers have found that African-Americans have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and in fact, are twice as likely as…
Alzheimer’s Association WNY
Charity 5K adapts to challenges of COVD-19
The annual Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K, organized for the past seven years to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York, will go on this…
Alzheimer’s Association WNY offering virtual education, other programs and services
Across New York, it is estimated there are more than 400,000 individuals living with some type of dementia, with another one million-plus people providing some…
Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter offers guidance for families
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than…
Alzheimer’s Association plans Community Forum in Buffalo to hear from public
The Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter is looking for public input on how to best serve the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s disease…
Program offers communication strategies for dementia caregivers
Persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia undergo changes in the brain that will affect their ability to communicate, including limiting the…
New York State awards $4.5 million grant to WNY dementia caregiver programs
The Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter will oversee a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to expand dementia…
