Category Archives for Alzheimer’s and Dementia News
How to Decide If a Loved One Has Dementia vs Normal Aging
Watching a loved one's capabilities decline can be tough, but how do you know whether it's normal aging vs dementia? At the Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center, one of the most common concerns
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How Can Caregivers Handle Dementia and Hallucinations
Hallucinations are a common symptom of dementia., It can be frightening for those who experience them and can be especially challenging for caregivers. However, at Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Dementia and Driving: Guide to a Tough Conversation
Is it time for your loved one with dementia to stop driving? At some point, you will need to have that important conversation on dementia and driving safety with your loved one. While these conversations
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Handling Dementia and Anger: How to Properly Respond to Aggression
While bouts of aggression, anger, and dementia are known to coincide, knowing isn't even half of the battle. Juggling dementia and anger can be emotionally and physically challenging, especially when
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Top 10 Holiday Gifts For Your Loved One With Dementia
This holiday season, look no further, we have a great list of gifts for your loved one living with dementia! Whether you’re on a budget or stuck on what to gift someone with a memory impairment, we’ve
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Scavenger Hunt Raises Money For The LIAD Center
These Long Island residents found a way to stay busy and socially distant while raising money for a local non-profit. How? A SCAVENGER HUNT! Together they participated in a fun, full-day race all
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Photoshoot Fundraiser Raises $1,100 to Support Dementia Hands-On Services
These smiling faces didn't let quarantine stop them from cherishing today's special moments! Special thank you to those that helped to make the Capturing Memories for Memory photoshoot fundraiser
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Meet The Staff: Danielle, Grace, Mandy & Dana
DANIELLE SCHWARTZBERGDanielle Schwartzberg joined the LIAD Center in October 2019. With a personal connection to the disease, Danielle wanted to use her skills and experience to make an impact in her community
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#LIADGratitude brings the community together.
The LIAD Center asked families, staff and supporters to come together to share and inspire others with what they are grateful for during the quarantine experience. Our community proved that you cannot
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Nassau County Donates Robotic Pets to the LIAD Center
The LIAD Center graciously received a kind donation from Nassau County Office for the Aging to supply families with robotic pets to help provide comfort and joy. Executive Director, Tori Cohen, and Director
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