Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter

Programs: Workshops/conferences/seminars - provides a variety of educational seminars offered in communities.

information and referral: provides support and information about alzheimer's disease and related dementias, programs and services provided by the association, and community resources as they relate to alzheimer's disease and related disorders through a 24/7 toll free helpline as well as the website.

care consultation: improves the affected individual and their caregiver's quality of life and decreases the stressful impact of alzheimer's and dementia. Care consultants identify areas of need and provide assistance and psychosocial support through education about the disease and symptom management, problem solving, planning for future needs, and linkages with resources, particularly during transitional or crisis situations.

1)support groups: provides support groups for caregivers and persons with the disease offered in a variety of locations to meet the needs of diverse communities. 2)safety services: provides nationwide programs, such as alzheimer's association medic alert and safe return and alzheimer's association comfort zone, which address the safety needs of persons with the disease and their caregivers. 3)early stage programming: addresses the unique needs of individuals in the early stages of alzheimer's or a related dementia. Chapter's address early stage needs through education programs, support groups and engagement opportunities designed to help individuals and families cope with the diagnosis and empower them to make decisions regarding their future and make the most of life following their diagnosis. 4)research5)all other program services: a)physician outreach; marketing & communication b)residential care; palliative care c)volunteer & leadership; public policy d)special assistance fund