Capital Region Caregivers Coalition
Calendar of Events and Ongoing Caregiver Support Groups
January 2012
Savvy Caregiver Class, January 24th -February 28, 2012, 6:00-8:00PM. This six week program for family caregivers is designed to give them the key skills and knowledge necessary when caring for loved ones with dementia. Presented by Eddy Alzheimer's Services-Eddy Village Green Training Rm-421 Columbia St. Cohoes, NY 12047 at no charge, but advanced registration is required. Call (518)238-4164
February
Improving Communication, February 2. 2012 at 1 PM A one-hour program outlining causes of common communication issues, barriers we create, and tips and strategies to best communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Presented at the Guilderland Public Library 2228 Western Ave. Guilderland, by the Alzheimer’s Association and Community Caregivers. RSVP Jamie Mott 867-4999 x 209 jamie.mott@alz.org
March
Validation Theory and Therapeutic Fibbing, March 1, 2012 at 1 PM A 90-minute, interactive discussion about how to use validation to enter the world of a person with Alzheimer’s disease. Your loved one may not be able to come back and live in your reality, but you can take trips into hers/his. Presented at the Guilderland Public Library 2228 Western Ave. Guilderland, by the Alzheimer’s Association and Community Caregivers. RSVP Jamie Mott 867-4999 x 209 jamie.mott@alz.org
April
Managing Difficult Behaviors, April 5, 2012 at 1PM, A one-hour program outlining some common behaviors that may arise as a result of Alzheimer’s disease, and some strategies to manage them. You may wonder: Is it a dangerous? What is the possible cause? How do I respond? We will help figure it all out! Presented at the Guilderland Public Library 2228 Western Ave. Guilderland, by the Alzheimer’s Association and Community Caregivers. RSVP Jamie Mott 867-4999 x 209 jamie.mott@alz.org
Annual Senior Citizens' Law Day, April 21st 8 AM-3:30PM The event features workshop, speakers and informational tables and is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the Government Law Center and The Albany Law School. The event will take place at the 1928 Building at Albany Law School on 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. (518)445-3368, glc@albanylaw.edu
Health & Services Fair for Adults/Seniors, Sunday, April 29, 2012, 10:30AM – 2:30PM. Free medical screenings provided by local health care providers, as well as for information about community resources at the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center 340 Whitehall Road, Albany. For more information call 518-438-6651
May
Dealing with Caregiver Stress, May 3, 2012 at 1PM, A one-hour, interactive program designed to help caregivers recognize, understand and combat stress. Learn how to follow the flight attendants’ rule: “First, put on your own life vest so you can better help those around you.” Presented at the Guilderland Public Library 2228 Western Ave. Guilderland, by the Alzheimer’s Association and Community Caregivers. RSVP Jamie Mott 867-4999 x 209 jamie.mott@alz.org
Ongoing Support Groups for Caregivers
Caregiver Telephone Groups, Monthly meetings, Tuesday or Wednesday at 7PM
Participate in monthly meetings held by telephone conference call. Participants learn strategies for coping with stress, problem-solving and taking care of themselves. Contact The Caregiver Connection program at Senior Services of Albany at 465-1398 or tpettinger@seniorservicesofalbany.com.
Alzheimer's Association Support Group. First Tuesday of the Month at 1PM. at Hawthorne Ridge, 30 Community Way, East Greenbush. For information call Hawthorne Ridge, at 867-4999 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 867-4999 x 209. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group, Call 867-4999 for details
Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group, 3rd Wednesday each month, 7-8 PM
The group is held at the Holy Trinity Church in Schaghticoke, 17th Sounty Main St. for more information call 753-4554 ext 104.
Schenectady County Senior and Long Term Care Services Support Group, 2nd Thursday of each month 12 noon – 1PM The support group is held at 107 Nott Terrace Rm 102. Call 382-8481 ext 1238 for more information.
Caregiver Support Groups with Catholic Charities,
1st Monday of each month, 6:00–7:15PM, Holy Trinity Parish Center Conference Room, 1 St. Marie Lane, Cohoes
2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00–7:15PM, Christ the King Church20 Sumter Avenue, Guilderland
3rd Thursday of each month, Noon -1:15PM , The St. Joseph Parish House 50 Herrick St. Rensselaer
4th Tuesday each month, 6-7:15PM , East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, E. Greenbush.
Participants of these groups will learn strategies to help lessen stress and manage challenges and receive support for their roles as caregivers to help maintain overall health and well being. For more information and to sign-up, contact Catholic Charities at (518) 449-2001.
EDDY Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month 2:30-3:30 PM
Held at the Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center 421 W. Coloumbia Tpk. Cohoes Call (518) 238-4166 to RSVP.
EDDY Alzheimer’s Adult Children Support Group, 1st Tuesday of each month, 6-7 PM
Held at the Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center 421 W. Coloumbia Tpk. Cohoes Call (518) 238-4166 to RSVP.
Demetia Support Group, 3rd Thursday each month, 1:00PM
The group offers support, information, resources and socialization in a comfortable and supportive environment, hosted by Community Caregivers in partnership with Alzheimer's Association at 2113 Western Ave. Suite 4, Guilderland. Advanced registration is requested. Call (518) 456-2898. Respite may be available.
Bethlehem Support Group, 4th Wednesday of each month 10:30 AM – noon
Support group for Alzheimer’s and other dementia at the Bethlehem Town Hall 445 Delaware Ave Delmar. Contact Jane Sanders LMSW, at 439-4955 ext 1174 for more information.
Senior (60+)Dining Sites, Exercise and Educational Classes, Crafts, Games, Trips…
Albany County Department for Aging website links to senior centers and dining sites: http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/aging/default.asp?id=1528
Rensselear County Office for Aging’s calendar of events: http://www.rensco.com/aging_newsletter.asp
And current menu: http://www.rensco.com/aging_meals.asp
The Schenectady County Department of Senior and Long Term Care Services website links to senior centers and dining sites at: http://www.schenectadycounty.com/FullStory.aspx?m=388&amid=1107#SeniorCenters
Saratoga County Office for Aging website links to the Meal Calendar and Senior Centers at: http://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments.asp?did=25
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for information on the Veteran's Legal Clinic being offered at Albany Law School on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
