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Now What? 6 Steps After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
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Now What? 6 Steps After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Grace Oshin2023-11-15T13:09:18-05:00November 5th, 2023|Categories: Feature, Featured Homepage|Tags: senior services, aging safely, dementia, addressing alzheimer's, alzheimer's association, older adults, senior care, Caregiver Support, Alzheimer, aging adults, Mental Health, Westchester|

Has your loved one been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? If so, all of a sudden, you probably have a lot on your plate…. Maybe you have been putting off making financial and legal plans for the future. Perhaps you are rethinking your living situation. Here are first steps you may want to take after a diagnosis: Contact an elder care attorney to discuss your financial planning and need for a power of attorney, will, and advanced directives. Connect your loved one to proper medical care, including a gerontologist and a neurological team. Evaluate your home environment to ensure ...

Finding Connection for Aging Adults

Sylvia Davi2021-06-21T18:04:51-04:00June 21st, 2021|Categories: COVID HUBS Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Jewish Programs|Tags: aging adults, finding connection|

The challenging times of the COVID pandemic have left many older adults feeling isolated and alone. As many of us are feeling more comfortable to re-enter the world in a safe way, some are still feeling lonely and disconnected. Join other aging seniors for a supportive discussion about experiences with managing feelings of isolation during these challenging times and explore ways to incorporate coping strategies to manage stress. If interested, please contact: Jennifer Schmelkin, Social Worker: [email protected].

Finding Connection for Aging Adults

Sylvia Davi2021-05-26T18:17:56-04:00May 26th, 2021|Categories: COVID HUBS Mental Health Services, Jewish Programs|Tags: aging adults, finding connection|

The challenging times of the COVID pandemic have left many older adults feeling isolated and alone. As many of us are feeling more comfortable to re-enter the world in a safe way, some are still feeling lonely and disconnected. Join other aging seniors for a supportive discussion about experiences with managing feelings of isolation during these challenging times and explore ways to incorporate coping strategies to manage stress. If interested, please contact: Jennifer Schmelkin at: [email protected].