View support group programming here…
2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH LBD CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center mission is to educate, support with love and offer a host of outreach programs vital to this devastating disease. At the Montefiore Center for the Aging Brain. 6 Executive Drive, #290, Yonkers, NY 10701, 914-375-4880; Susan @srvg@optonline.net; 516-581-7258; lbdny.org
WEDNESDAYS: 1-2:15PM
MUSIC AND DANCE BASED PARKINSON’S SUPPORT
Sing and dance your way to improved health. Led by Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino, Co-Founder of Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. Open to people with PD and their care partners. Monthly guest speakers. Wartburg Rehab Building- Soundview Room, One Wartburg Place, Mt. Vernon. 914-513-5292; imnf@wartburg.org and imnf.org
DOROT’S UNIVERSITY WITHOUT WALLS
Telephone-based support network for older adults. Mondays at 4pm: Daily Tips for Vision Loss. Tuesdays at 4pm: In-Sight Program for the Visually Impaired. Tuesdays at 5pm and Thursdays at 6pm: Bereavement Support Group. Wednesdays at 3pm: LGBT Aging Group. Wednesdays at 7pm: Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss. $15 for each support group for 5 months of sessions. Call to register 877-819-9147 or online at dorotusa.org
SELECT SATURDAYS
AND SUNDAYS ALZWELL SOCIAL CLUB
Includes creative activities such as creative writing, light yoga, art projects, stress-relief exercises for caregivers and people with early and middle-stage dementia. Prescreening is required to participate. If you’re interested in learning more, call 800.272.3900 to schedule a Care Consultation/prescreening appointment.
ONGOING
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
Groups held at locations around Westchester county for people in the early stages of the disease, caregivers as well as spouses and adult children of people with Alzheimer’s. 800.272.3900 for details or visit alz.org/hudsonvalley/helping_you/caregiver_support_groups
DECEMBER 2: 7-9PM
OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS GROUP
Provides support to individuals suffering from osteoporosis as well as information to those interested in learning ways to decrease their risk of their disease. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg #4/ Rosedale Room, 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-725-5229 or susanisworking@hotmail.com; burke.org/community/community-calendar
DECEMBER 2, JANUARY 6 & FEBRUARY 3: 1-3PM
WELL SPOUSE SUPPORT GROUP
Provides peer support and education about the challenges and unique issues facing “well” spouses. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg #4/ Room 202; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-949-4936; burke.org/community/community-calendar
DECEMBER 5 & 19, JANUARY 2 & 16, FEBRUARY 6 & 20:: 12PM
SPOUSAL/PARTNER LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
A safe space for members to share and connect in their grief, and address and identify the unique challenges and journey associated with losing a partner. Groups are facilitated by Monica Hobson, licensed clinical social worker, and are free of charge to the community. Pre-registration is required. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, 755 Building, 5th flr, Room 235 OR Room 545; 914-924-9593 or email mhobson@northwell.edu
DECEMBER 10: 5PM
THIRD SHIFT: BALANCING WORK, LIFE & ELDERCARE
Dementia caregiving brings its own special challenges. Join us to: Define what needs to be done and who can help. Discuss ways to set respectful boundaries with your elders. Discover ways to add respite care to your list when you don’t feel like you have a minute to spare. Complimentary dinner and program put on by Artis Senior Living/ Briarcliff Manor. Takes place at Doral Arrowwood Resort, 975 Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook. RSVP: 877-352-8057; theartisway.com/BriarcliffEvents
DECEMBER 11, JANUARY 8 & 22, FEBRUARY 12 & 26:
10-11:30AM OR 12-1:30PM
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER GROUP
Encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. In addition, they may provide a needed break from care giving responsibilities. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg 4/ Room 204; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Registration req.: 800-272-3900
DECEMBER 12, JANUARY 9 & FEBRUARY 13: 10:30AM
OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT
For people with osteoporosis, providing education on nutrition and diet, exercise. Doctors and other medical professionals will answer your questions. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Board Room/ C level; 914-366-3937 or email ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.
DECEMBER 13, JANUARY 10 & FEBRUARY 14: 10AM
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Supporting family caregivers with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease – you don’t have to go it alone. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, 755 Building, Room 545, Sleepy Hollow; 914-366-3937 or email ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.
DECEMBER 18, JANUARY 15, FEBRUARY 19: 4-5:30PM
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Information, speakers, supportive environment and a chance to meet others experiencing similar life changes post stroke. Participants will learn ways to help problem solve, cope, and understand more about stroke and recovery issues, including lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of stroke and promote a healthy life. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Bldg #8/ 2nd Fl. Conference Room; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-907-7482; burke.org/community/community-calendar
DECEMBER 24, JANUARY 28 & FEBRUARY 25: 2:30-3:30PM
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
An opportunity for patients with Parkinson’s disease to meet with their peers and clinicians for support, education, and resources. Please call to register. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, 755 Building, 5th flr, Room 545; 914-366-3937 or email Vitality@northwell.edu for more information and to register.
JANUARY 16: 11:30AM
CRUISE THRU CAREGIVING
Caregiving for a loved one who has dementia is no vacation … but you can choose to cruise more smoothly through the process. Attendees will leave this presentation with strategies on how to minimize, manage and the prevent stress of dementia caregiving by following the CRUISE methods based on the book Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One. Complimentary lunch and program put on by Artis Senior Living/ Briarcliff Manor. Takes place at Doral Arrowwood Resort, 975 Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook. RSVP: 877-352-8057; theartisway.com/BriarcliffEvents
Susan E. Ross is founder/publisher/curator of Westchester Senior Voice print and digital magazine. She is also founder of the Booming BETTER Expo as well as a Certified Senior Advisor and part of the boomer generation. She is committed to changing the conversation about aging and discards the notion that being a certain age makes us irrelevant. Boomers and seniors are vital members of our communities and enhance the lives of those around us. Susan can be reached via email at Publisher@westchesterseniorvoice.com
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View support group programming here…
2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH LBD CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center mission is to educate, support with love and offer a host of outreach programs vital to this devastating disease. At the Montefiore Center for the Aging Brain. 6 Executive Drive, #290, Yonkers, NY 10701, 914-375-4880; Susan @srvg@optonline.net; 516-581-7258; lbdny.org
WEDNESDAYS: 1-2:15PM
MUSIC AND DANCE BASED PARKINSON’S SUPPORT
Sing and dance your way to improved health. Led by Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino, Co-Founder of Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. Open to people with PD and their care partners. Monthly guest speakers. Wartburg Rehab Building- Soundview Room, One Wartburg Place, Mt. Vernon. 914-513-5292; imnf@wartburg.org and imnf.org
DOROT’S UNIVERSITY WITHOUT WALLS
Telephone-based support network for older adults. Mondays at 4pm: Daily Tips for Vision Loss. Tuesdays at 4pm: In-Sight Program for the Visually Impaired. Tuesdays at 5pm and Thursdays at 6pm: Bereavement Support Group. Wednesdays at 3pm: LGBT Aging Group. Wednesdays at 7pm: Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss. $15 for each support group for 5 months of sessions. Call to register 877-819-9147 or online at dorotusa.org
SELECT SATURDAYS
AND SUNDAYS ALZWELL SOCIAL CLUB
Includes creative activities such as creative writing, light yoga, art projects, stress-relief exercises for caregivers and people with early and middle-stage dementia. Prescreening is required to participate. If you’re interested in learning more, call 800.272.3900 to schedule a Care Consultation/prescreening appointment.
ONGOING
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
Groups held at locations around Westchester county for people in the early stages of the disease, caregivers as well as spouses and adult children of people with Alzheimer’s. 800.272.3900 for details or visit alz.org/hudsonvalley/helping_you/caregiver_support_groups
DECEMBER 2: 7-9PM
OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS GROUP
Provides support to individuals suffering from osteoporosis as well as information to those interested in learning ways to decrease their risk of their disease. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg #4/ Rosedale Room, 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-725-5229 or susanisworking@hotmail.com; burke.org/community/community-calendar
DECEMBER 2, JANUARY 6 & FEBRUARY 3: 1-3PM
WELL SPOUSE SUPPORT GROUP
Provides peer support and education about the challenges and unique issues facing “well” spouses. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg #4/ Room 202; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-949-4936; burke.org/community/community-calendar
DECEMBER 5 & 19, JANUARY 2 & 16, FEBRUARY 6 & 20:: 12PM
SPOUSAL/PARTNER LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
A safe space for members to share and connect in their grief, and address and identify the unique challenges and journey associated with losing a partner. Groups are facilitated by Monica Hobson, licensed clinical social worker, and are free of charge to the community. Pre-registration is required. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, 755 Building, 5th flr, Room 235 OR Room 545; 914-924-9593 or email mhobson@northwell.edu
DECEMBER 10: 5PM
THIRD SHIFT: BALANCING WORK, LIFE & ELDERCARE
Dementia caregiving brings its own special challenges. Join us to: Define what needs to be done and who can help. Discuss ways to set respectful boundaries with your elders. Discover ways to add respite care to your list when you don’t feel like you have a minute to spare. Complimentary dinner and program put on by Artis Senior Living/ Briarcliff Manor. Takes place at Doral Arrowwood Resort, 975 Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook. RSVP: 877-352-8057; theartisway.com/BriarcliffEvents
DECEMBER 11, JANUARY 8 & 22, FEBRUARY 12 & 26:
10-11:30AM OR 12-1:30PM
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER GROUP
Encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. In addition, they may provide a needed break from care giving responsibilities. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg 4/ Room 204; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Registration req.: 800-272-3900
DECEMBER 12, JANUARY 9 & FEBRUARY 13: 10:30AM
OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT
For people with osteoporosis, providing education on nutrition and diet, exercise. Doctors and other medical professionals will answer your questions. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Board Room/ C level; 914-366-3937 or email ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.
DECEMBER 13, JANUARY 10 & FEBRUARY 14: 10AM
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Supporting family caregivers with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease – you don’t have to go it alone. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, 755 Building, Room 545, Sleepy Hollow; 914-366-3937 or email ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.
DECEMBER 18, JANUARY 15, FEBRUARY 19: 4-5:30PM
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Information, speakers, supportive environment and a chance to meet others experiencing similar life changes post stroke. Participants will learn ways to help problem solve, cope, and understand more about stroke and recovery issues, including lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of stroke and promote a healthy life. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Bldg #8/ 2nd Fl. Conference Room; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-907-7482; burke.org/community/community-calendar
DECEMBER 24, JANUARY 28 & FEBRUARY 25: 2:30-3:30PM
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
An opportunity for patients with Parkinson’s disease to meet with their peers and clinicians for support, education, and resources. Please call to register. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, 755 Building, 5th flr, Room 545; 914-366-3937 or email Vitality@northwell.edu for more information and to register.
JANUARY 16: 11:30AM
CRUISE THRU CAREGIVING
Caregiving for a loved one who has dementia is no vacation … but you can choose to cruise more smoothly through the process. Attendees will leave this presentation with strategies on how to minimize, manage and the prevent stress of dementia caregiving by following the CRUISE methods based on the book Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One. Complimentary lunch and program put on by Artis Senior Living/ Briarcliff Manor. Takes place at Doral Arrowwood Resort, 975 Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook. RSVP: 877-352-8057; theartisway.com/BriarcliffEvents