Caregiver Support Initiative

Our Let’s Not Forget podcast is a place to hear conversations about topics caregivers face every day.

Hosted by ADCSI Principal Investigator Valarie Drown, each episode features professionals and community partners sharing insight on navigating dementia, accessing resources and finding support.

It’s a simple way to stay informed and hear from people who work closely with caregivers.

Listen on your preferred platform:
Spotify: https://loom.ly/EjeLhUU
YouTube: https://loom.ly/lgBr6r8

For more than four years, Cathy has cared for her mother, Corleen, and recently began caring for her husband, Dan, following his stroke.

She has persevered during this difficult time and realized that she’s stronger than she thought. Through it all, she's found strength, support and connection through both fellow caregivers and ADCSI staff, who she shared, “are absolutely wonderful. It’s not only a job to them, they are there for you with their whole heart.”

Cathy leans on ADCSI for educational resources, respite, wellness programs and memory cafes. Two of her favorite wellness programs are crafting and halotherapy, which she finds is “the most peaceful half-hour she gets to herself” each month.

Sign up for our Caregiving Matters newsletter to read more about Cathy's and other caregivers here: https://loom.ly/iTDqGs8

Thank you, Cathy, for sharing your caregiving journey with us!

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers and caregivers in our community.

Thank you for all the ways you show up for the people you love.

Happy Father’s Day and happy first day of summer!

Caregiving is certainly challenging.

At ADCSI, we provide support groups that connect caregivers in northeastern Upstate NY with others on similar paths, offering emotional support, information, resources and a forum for sharing insights among caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

We also provide telesupport and virtual meetings.

For more details or to locate a group near you, visit: www.wehelpcaregivers.com/support-groups/ or call us at 1-800-388-0199.

caregivers, we invite you to come experience a FREE halotherapy session on Wednesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. at the Adirondack Salt Cave. Halotherapy, or salt therapy, aims to enhance relaxation through breathing.

Adirondack Salt Cave
11 Broad Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

To secure your spot, please reach out to Heidi Reyor at (518) 569-0003.

ADCSI was recently featured in the Press-Republican discussing the important topic of caregiver stress.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 60% of dementia caregivers report high or very high emotional stress.

We’re proud to offer support groups, wellness programs and educational resources that remind our caregivers that they don’t have to navigate everything alone.

Thank you to the Press-Republican for helping shine a light on caregiver stress and the importance of support!

Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/_kuKgOQ

To learn more about our free caregiver support services, visit wehelpcaregivers.com or call 1-800-388-0199.

We’re excited to share that Heidi Reyor has been promoted to Regional Wellness Specialist!

If you’ve worked with Heidi, you know how dedicated she is to our caregivers. She is always willing to help, goes above and beyond and brings a personal touch to everything she does.

In her new role, Heidi will oversee wellness across all six counties we serve, including Warren, Washington and Hamilton counties.

Congratulations, Heidi! We’re lucky to have you on our team and can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish in this role.

June's Meaningful Chapters with Megan book is Help is Here: When Someone You Love Has Dementia by Marian O. Hodges, MD, MPH, and Anne P. Hill, JD.

This month, we’re highlighting Chapter 2: Day-to-Day Living, which includes helpful ways to make the most of a doctor’s visit.

To receive a FREE copy of this book, contact Amy Hackett at (800) 388-0199.

Special pop-up performance for the month of June!

Caregivers are invited to enjoy an evening out in Franklin County at Chateaugay Town Hall Center to see The Gibson Brothers live in concert. Northern New York's acclaimed bluegrass duo Eric & Leigh Gibson return to the North Country for one night only.

Address: 191 E Main St, Chateaugay, NY 12920

Attendees must RSVP. ADCSI has a limited number of tickets available for this event. To reserve your spot, please call Heidi Reyor at (518) 569-0003.

June is dedicated to Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness and serves as a call to action for prioritizing your brain health, highlighting the significant gap that still exists between knowledge and proactive measures.

The Alzheimer's Association reports that almost 90% of adults in the U.S. consider maintaining brain health crucial as they age, with 99% deeming it as significant as physical health. Yet, only 9% feel knowledgeable about how to nurture their brain health. So, where should you start?

A balanced diet, regular exercise and mental challenges are essential steps for enhancing your brain health. Explore resources like the Alzheimer's Association for helpful tips and habits for both yourself and your loved ones: www.alz.org/help-support/brain_health

For more information on our free caregiver programs and resources, visit our website at www.wehelpcaregivers.com or call 1-800-388-0199.