Taking Care of Those We Love

GUILDERLAND — Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, at 2291 Western Ave., will be providing a series of short informational meetings on topics related to how we can care for our family members and those in our local community who are in need of special help.

The first two topics, to be provided in February 2015, address the needs and services of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and those who need help to stay in their own home or local community.   The brief presentations will allow you to gather some information on these topics, provide you with family and community resources and networks, and let you know that you are not alone.

Reservations are helpful but not required. Please call if you need assistance with transportation. Following is a brief summary of the two February topics:

— On Feb 16, at 2:30 p.m., Judy Rothstein and Arnold Rothstein, from Community Caregivers, will talk about the agency’s mission and how it can help us stay independent and remain living within our local community as we age or become disabled. They will also provide information on how we, as local community caregivers, can interact with their agency to assist our family members and those we serve.

There will be a question-and-answer period afterward. Everyone is invited. There is no fee. Light refreshments will be served. To register or for more information, call 355-3760.  Walk-ins are always welcome.

— On Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m., Rev. William Hinrichs with the Northeastern New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss what Alzheimer’s is and its impacts on patients, families, and the community. He will discuss how families, including the extended community, can help their loved ones and how we can better serve Alzheimer’s patients and their immediate families. There will be a question-and-answer period afterwards.

Everyone is invited. There is no fee. Light refreshments will be served. To register or for more information, please call 355-3760.  Walk-ins are always welcome.

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