All posts by Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center
Another Successful Fundraiser With Kelley’s Heroes
Thank you to Bill Flood, Sean Phillips and all the members of Kelley’s Heroes for the amazing donation today of $9,200! On Saturday, April 13th, Kelley’s Heroes walked the Walt Whitman Trail in Eastern
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Music and Dementia: How Can Music Help with Memory?
Did you know there is a connection between music and dementia? People living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia typically experience mild to severe memory loss depending on the stage of the disease.
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Adaptive Devices for Persons with Dementia
It can be relatively difficult to find adaptive devices to suit the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.When looking for the best device it's important to think about
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Country Night With Jay Allen
Mark your calendars! Country singer, Jay Allen, will be performing at Long Island’s Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale on Tuesday, June 11th. One of Jays' songs, Blank Stares, is a tribute
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Stop & Shop Reusable Bag Fundraiser
We are so excited to share that the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center has been selected to be a part of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers
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Turning 65? 7 Things You Need To Know About Medicare
It’s difficult to navigate through Medicare on your own, especially when there are no easy, one-size-fits-all coverage options. So, to help minimize stress while maximizing your Medicare coverage, we
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Reimbursement for Daily Maintenance, Day Programs, and More
New Medicare Laws Allow Reimbursement for Daily Maintenance, Day Programs, Respite Care and MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced non-skilled home care services, such
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Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center Featured in Newsday
"Many others with dementia remain at home. The Westbury-based Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center has programs aimed at allowing people who want to live independently to do so, but for safety and
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Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center Social Worker Honored by Long Island Business News
Melissa Katz, LMSW Director of Early Stage and In-Home Respite Programs, was honored at the Long Island Business News 40 Under 40 annual event! A very well-deserved honor, Melissa was supported and cheered
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How Fast Does Alzheimer’s Disease Progress?
After diagnoses, one of the first questions may be “How fast does Alzheimer’s disease progress” followed by a range of additional questions. Unfortunately, there are no clear cut rules on how fast
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