{"id":75919,"date":"2016-12-09T00:51:17","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T05:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=75919"},"modified":"2016-12-08T20:59:00","modified_gmt":"2016-12-09T01:59:00","slug":"alzheimers-association-launches-new-caregivers-and-early-stage-support-groups-in-central-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=75919","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s Association launches new caregivers and early stage support groups in Central New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Alzheimer\u2019s-Association\"<\/a>Spanish Action League to Host Group for Spanish-Speaking Caregivers<\/em><\/p>\n

Following months of planning and training, the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, Central New York Chapter is proud to announce that it has launched a number of new support groups in the region. These include traditional caregiver support groups, as well as specialized groups for individuals with early-stage Alzheimer\u2019s disease or other dementia and a Spanish language group.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seen an increase in need for emotional support among Alzheimer\u2019s caregivers in our community,\u201d said Katrina Skeval, chief program officer for the Chapter. \u201cWhat we have also heard is a need for individuals in the disease\u2019s earliest stages to come together in a forum that is mutually supportive.\u201d<\/p>\n

New groups in Vestal and Whitesboro will join a group in DeWitt as monthly gatherings for both people with the disease and their caregivers. These groups, facilitated by trained staff and volunteers of the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, are structured so that individuals with dementia and their caregivers meet in separate groups following a larger group discussion at the beginning of each meeting. Advance screening is recommended for the person with dementia prior to attending an early-stage support group by calling (315) 472-4201<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Chapter has also partnered with the Spanish Action League in Syracuse, or La Liga de Acci\u00f3n Hispa\u00f1a, to provide a support group for Spanish-speaking caregivers. The group will meet at the Spanish Action League\u2019s Syracuse office, 700 Oswego St., on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe strive to be a diverse and inclusive organization,\u201d Skeval said. \u201cIt was clear that the need existed for Spanish speakers to have a caregiving forum, and could not have found a better partner than La Liga.\u201d<\/p>\n

All support groups are free of charge to attend and facilitated by trained individuals. For more information, call 1-800-272-3900<\/a> or email cny-programs@alz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Upcoming meetings include:<\/p>\n

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DeWitt
\n<\/strong>Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church<\/p>\n

5299 Jamesville Rd.<\/p>\n

3rd Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Katrina Kapustay, Ellen Somers, Ann Page and Casey Mars, (315) 472-4201<\/a><\/p>\n

Jan. 18 and Feb. 15<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chenango County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Norwich<\/strong><\/p>\n

United Church of Christ, First Congregational<\/p>\n

11 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

3rd Thursday<\/span>, 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Dianne Antaya and Christina Reap
\nJan. 19 and Feb. 16<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Madison County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canastota<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madison County Office for the Aging<\/p>\n

138 Dominic Bruno Blvd.<\/p>\n

3rd Friday<\/span>, 10 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Antonia Canuso-Reiner<\/p>\n

Jan. 16 and Feb. 20<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cazenovia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Community Resources for Independent Seniors<\/p>\n

Cherry Valley Professional Plaza, 2662 Rte. 20 East<\/p>\n

2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Karen Clark and Jacki O\u2019Brien-Gerace<\/p>\n

Jan. 11 and Feb. 8<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oneida County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clinton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brookdale Clinton<\/p>\n

115 Brookside Rd.<\/p>\n

Last Wednesday, 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Sheila Burth<\/p>\n

Jan. 25 and Feb. 22<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rome Memorial Hospital<\/p>\n

1500 James St., Room 101<\/p>\n

2nd Tuesday<\/span>, 5 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Paulette Nickerson and Michele Silvestri<\/p>\n

Jan. 10 and Feb. 14<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Onondaga County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baldwinsville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baldwinsville Methodist Church<\/p>\n

17 W. Genesee St.<\/p>\n

2nd Tuesday<\/span>, 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Eileen & Mike Krupka and Don Broska<\/p>\n

Jan. 10 and Feb. 14<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Joseph The Worker Church<\/p>\n

1001 Tulip St., 2nd Floor Library<\/p>\n

2nd Saturday<\/span>, 11 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Florence Felt and Skip Collins
\nUse rear entrance of church<\/em><\/p>\n

Jan. 14 and Feb. 11<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manlius<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manlius Public Library<\/p>\n

1 Arkie Albanese Way<\/p>\n

4th Tuesday<\/span>, 7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Claire Duffy<\/p>\n

Jan. 24 and Feb. 28<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

North Syracuse<\/strong><\/p>\n

NOPL North Syracuse<\/p>\n

100 Trolley Barn Lane<\/p>\n

3rd Tuesday<\/span>, 3:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Ann Page<\/p>\n

Jan. 17 and Feb. 21<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Skaneateles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grace Chapel<\/p>\n

1674 U.S. Route 20<\/p>\n

Last Thursday, 2 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Trudy Scarr<\/p>\n

Jan. 26 and Feb. 23<\/p>\n

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Syracuse<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Centers at St. Camillus<\/p>\n

813 Fay Rd.<\/p>\n

3rd Tuesday<\/span>, 5:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Mary Ellen Steele and Faith Stopyro<\/p>\n

Jan. 17 and Feb. 21<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Hearth on James<\/p>\n

830 James St.<\/p>\n

1st & 3rd Thursday<\/span>, 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: John Ryan<\/p>\n

Jan. 5 and 19, Feb. 2 and 16<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Spanish Action League<\/p>\n

700 Oswego St.<\/p>\n

1st Wednesday, 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Luma Trilla<\/p>\n

Spanish language support group<\/em><\/p>\n

Jan. 4 and Feb. 1<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Syracuse V.A. Hospital<\/p>\n

800 Irving Ave., Room B905<\/p>\n

1st Wednesday, 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Louise Choroser and Eileen Welch
\nNon-Veterans Welcome<\/em><\/p>\n

Jan. 4 and Feb. 1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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