Alzheimer's Association WNY

Save the date: #GivingTuesday is Tuesday, December 3. Mark your calendars and help raise funds and awareness for the fight to #ENDALZ. ?? alz.org/donate

Jessica Lewandowski, a citizen of Cherokee Nation, is a patient experience manager for the Cherokee Nation Health Services (CNHS) and is on our HBI Road Map for American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples Leadership Committee. Her grandfather-in-law lived with Alzheimer’s, which had a great impact on her family. Through CNHS’s partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Jessica provides resources and guidance for Cherokee people living with the disease and their families. Help us thank Jessica and CNHS for helping us advance health equity! Learn more about our DEI national partnerships at bit.ly/4cZvHC4. ?? #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

On Dec. 4, Dr. David Gill of the University of Rochester School of Medicine discusses the treatment options, including medication, available to manage the symptoms of frontotemporal dementia. Register now for this free virtual program at alz.org/newyork

** PLEASE NOTE ** Our office will be closed Nov. 21 - Dec. 2. Help is available 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

We are thrilled to welcome Tanya Hernandez to the WNY Chapter in the new position of bilingual program manager! A credentialed advocate for more than 20 years, Tanya has served as the family policy advisor for Families Together in New York State (FTNYS), working to ensure equity for all system-involved families, and as executive director at Olive Tree Family Services, where she developed programs rooted in JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) values. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Tanya is passionate about ensuring that bilingual families have the resources they need to navigate the challenges of Alzheimer's and other dementias. Her expertise in family engagement, program development and community collaboration will be invaluable as we work to expand our reach and impact across all communities. Welcome, Tanya! Estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a Tanya Hernandez al Capítulo de WNY en el nuevo puesto de gerente de programa bilingüe! Defensora acreditada durante más de 20 a?os, Tanya se ha desempe?ado como asesora de políticas familiares para Families Together en el estado de Nueva York (FTNYS), trabajando para garantizar la equidad para todas las familias involucradas en el sistema, y como directora ejecutiva de Olive Tree Family Services, donde desarrolló programas arraigados en los valores de JEDI (Justicia, Equidad, Diversidad e Inclusión). Con fluidez en inglés y espa?ol, a Tanya le apasiona garantizar que las familias bilingües tengan los recursos que necesitan para enfrentar los desafíos de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias. Su experiencia en la participación familiar, el desarrollo de programas y la colaboración comunitaria será invaluable a medida que trabajamos para expandir nuestro alcance e impacto en todas las comunidades. ?Bienvenida, Tanya!

Dr. Lori Quigley is a citizen of the Seneca Nation of Indians and is a Leadership and Policy professor at Niagara University. Her research interests include multigenerational trauma, maintenance of indigenous languages, and culturally relevant pedagogy. Dr. Quigley volunteers with the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of her mother whom she lost to dementia. She advocates for individuals who are living with dementia and their families and shares the benefits of early-detection. She also uses her expertise to help inform outreach to Native American communities on behalf of the Association. Through this work, she is able to share important resources with the Seneca Nation Health Department. Follow in Dr. Quigley's footsteps and lend your time to advance the fight to #ENDALZ by becoming a volunteer: alz.org/volunteer.

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s means it’s likely that you or someone you know have been affected by the disease. Join us at 11am on December 4 at the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services for a free education program reviewing the impact of Alzheimer’s, stages of the disease, current research and treatments, and where to find resources and support. Register online at bit.ly/dec4uad or call 800.272.3900.

???? Calling all caregivers in Northern Chautauqua County! We're please to announce a new Caregiver Support Group in Westfield at the Patterson Library. Our groups are confidential settings where caregivers can share their experiences and connect with others. Join on December 3 or the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Call 800.272.3900 for more information.

???? Wyoming County Caregivers! Pop by Valley Chapel in Warsaw on your lunch hour on Wednesday, December 4 for a festive gathering including a discussion of caregiving through the holidays and a free resource fair. Refreshments will be served, including a build-your-own hot chocolate bar! The first 20 registrants will receive free home safety kits. Registration requested at bit.ly/WarsawHolidays24 or call 800.272.3900

?? Join the Alzheimer's Association and HART, Inc. for a festive gathering in Lewiston on Saturday, December 7. We’ll discuss caregiving through the holidays and strategies to keep family traditions meaningful. Enjoy a built-your-own hot chocolate bar and stroll the Lewiston Christmas Walk afterward! The first 20 registrants will receive free home safety kits! Register at bit.ly/LewHolidays2024 or call 800.272.3900