How You Can Help
For 30 years, the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center has been working to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms for dementia, and their families. We take a pioneering approach in the development of cutting-edge services to foster the independence, well-being, dignity, and safety of those with Alzheimer’s to help prevent premature nursing home placement.
How Can You Make an Impact?
Regardless of how large or how small, your continued support makes a huge difference. At Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center, you can get involved in multiple ways. We accept and greatly appreciate your donations, time, and efforts to make a difference throughout Long Island, Nassau County, and Queens County.
- Each dollar you generously donate makes a huge difference in the lives of families living with Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about making tax-deductible donations to Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center.
- Your time is valuable, but your presence and compassion can be invaluable. Learn more about volunteering with Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center.
- Partnering corporations make a huge impact in our ability to change lives. Learn more about corporate partnerships and corporate volunteering opportunities.
- Whether your loved one is still living or has passed on, you can show your appreciation. Learn more about In Honor and In Memoriam gifting.
The Growing Need for Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center Services
On January 13, 2025, Newsday published an article with the Associated Press that stated, "About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today's toll. That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up to a 4 in 10 chance of eventually developing dementia-if they live long enough."
Here are additional statistics:
- An estimated 1 in 8 Long Islanders over the age of sixty-five has Alzheimer's disease. Approximately 31,000 seniors in Nassau County-12.5% of those over 65--have Alzheimer's disease, putting Nassau in the top 15% of counties nationwide.
- In 2024, the total cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias in New York is valued at $18.9 billion.
- In New York, 543,000 caregivers provided 879 million hours of unpaid care, the report found, while 70% of dementia caregivers report that coordinating care is stressful.
Contact the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center to Learn More About How You Can Help and Make an Impact
Whether you're able to make a donation or can spare a few hours a week; we will multiply your your time, efforts, and generosity. We're only able to impact the lives of families facing Alzheimer's because of generous people like you. Our mission is to help improve the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders, and their caregivers.
We thank you in advance for all that you do to support what we do.
To learn more about how you can get involved download our volunteer application, contact JCamilleri@lidementia.org or call us at (516) 767-6856. Thank you for your support.