PORT WASHINGTON, NY - The Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation (LIAF) honored 50 individuals, and 3 therapy Dogs, at its 14th Annual Outstanding Service Awards Luncheon, at the Garden City Hotel, on April 10th for their dedication and compassionate service to those stricken with Alzheimer's disease. Keynote speaker for the luncheon was the President of the New York State Bar Association, Kathryn Grant Madigan, Esq. Ms. Madigan gave a riveting talk on: "Aging in America, Challenges that Alzheimer's Diease Presents, and Potential Solutions."

"We were so pleased to have had such a wonderful group of honorees this year. They are all superb models of dedication and commitment serving our Alzheimer's community, whether family or professional caregivers, volunteers, or pet therapy dogs!" "We were also so privileged to have Kathryn Madigan, Esq., as our keynote speaker and special advocacy honoree for her efforts in forwarding The Compact for Long-Term Care in New York State. Ms. Madigan's talk was exceptional; she has a vast knowledge and great insight to eldercare in New York State and the country." said Patricia Gallatin, LIAF's Executive Director.

Now celebrating 20 years of service, LIAF has been there to "light the way and lighten the burden" for families struggling with Alzheimer's disease. LIAF hosts the area's largest resource and referral center and offers a wide range of cutting edge educational and social services, including in-home respite care, "Coping and Caring" conferences, and comprehensive Centers for Memory Disorders at area medical facilities, serving Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn and Queens.