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LONG ISLAND
ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION
Making a positive difference in the lives of people impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia — one person, one family, one community at a time.
LIAF In The News
Whether we’re introducing new programs, receiving community service awards, or simply making an announcement, you can learn more about it here.
Women’s Luncheon &
Fashion Show - Save the Date!
Honoring Jeannie Doherty-Benckwit, RN
AgeWell New York
Friday, April 12, 2019
North Hempstead Country Club,
Port Washington, NY
LIAF is proud to partner with Catholic Health Services
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February Social Saturdays – Memory Café
2/23: Memory Café Event Caregiver required to attend Learn More!
Adult Children Support Group
Adult Children Support Group. Every other Tuesday 1-2pm. (next few dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26… etc.) Location: 1025 Old Country[...]
Caregiver Trainings: Caring for My Loved One
Caregiver Trainings Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - 2:30pm – 3:30pm Hillside-New Hyde Park Public Library 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde[...]
Spousal Support Group (Every Thursday)
Spousal Support Group. Every Thursday, 1:00-2:00 pm. 1025 Old Country Road, Suite 115, Westbury, NY 11590 (parking lots available on[...]
Adult Children Group
Adult Children Group: First & Third Tuesday of Every Month, 1:00-2:00 pm. 1025 Old Country Road, Suite 115, Westbury, NY[...]
LATEST BLOG ARTICLES
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Janice V., Caregiver
I must say that everyone at LIAF has been wonderful. You are all VERY special people, indeed, to work so well with the Alzheimer's population and to be so understanding and helpful to those families who find themselves in the mist of this unfortunate and painful situation. Thank you again for all.
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Jessica S., Granddaughter
Thank you for being there for my family when we didn't know where else to turn. More importantly, thank you for pointing us in the right direction and making us feel less alone as we struggled to know what to do and how to handle my grandfather's dementia. With the support we received from you and others at LIAF, we were able to normalize a situation that was so foreign to us [...]
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Thank you to the wonderful Johnny Sax for donating his time and amazing talent to our participants today! They loved every second of it, as did all staff!! THANK YOU!
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How Fast Does Alzheimer's Disease Progress?
How Fast Does Alzheimer's Disease Progress?
liaf.org
One of the most common questions after diagnosis is "How fast does Alzheimer's disease progress?" While there are no rules on how fast Alzheimer's disease progresses, many factors affect longevity and quality of life. Read on for insight into the progression of Alzheimer’s & other forms of dementi...OUR MISSION
The mission of Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation (LIAF) is to help improve the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders, and their caregivers.
For 30 years, LIAF has been providing supportive community-based services to Alzheimer’s families on Long Island. LIAF takes considerable pride in its pioneering role in the development of cutting edge services that foster the independence, dignity, well-being and safety of individuals with Alzheimer’s, thus aiding in the prevention of premature nursing home placement. LIAF’s programs offer help and hope for families grappling with Alzheimer’s disease.
To learn more, please visit our Programs page. And as always, please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We're here to help!
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