NYMC works in partnerships with other agencies and organizations to bring more attention to the needs of older people and especially those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Working together builds a stronger community, and we look forward to growing our network of partners.
NYMC has been selected by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America as a Dementia Care Program of Distinction. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) developed Excellence of Care to partner with care settings in the establishment of a nationwide standard of excellence in care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. To learn about the Excellence in Care program, click on the logo.
On July 1, 2011, NYMC received a grant from the the Brooklyn Community Foundation for scholarships to cover the fees for new members as they await Medicaid determination. We are grateful that the Brooklyn Community Foundation responded to our call for community support, and their grant of $15,000 comes with the challenge to our Board of Directors to raise an equal amount this year. This support will go a long way to help more families make use of our center.
Our “Peace of Mind” package of services in cooperation with Senior Helpers makes it easy for busy caregivers to get the help they need. Along with experts from Senior Helpers, NYMC Executive Director Chirstopher Nadeau writes regularly on the NYC Senior Care blog. Click on the logo to read the latest columns.
New York Memory Center is a Champion with the Alzheimer’s Association, and we join with the Alzheimer’s Association, NYC Chapter, for many activities including support groups and the anual Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Dementia Care Professionals of America is a division of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Staff at the New York Memory Center have all completed the training and are either Qualified Dementia Care Specialists or Qualified Dementia Care Professionals.
We had a great time on Poem in your Pocket Day working with the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project. You can read our Brooklyn poem on their blog site, created by everyone at the Center with help from Gary Glazner of The Alzheimer’s Poetry Project and Tina Chang , Brooklyn Poet Laureate (both pictured at left).
Fresh Art brought their talented volunteers to our center and led a sock monkey workshop in 2010. We have many talented sewers among our members. We partner with other artists for ongoing art projects. In addition, children from PS 124 entertain on holidays with their songs, costumes, and energy.
We held memory screenings at the Brooklyn Public Library and the Bay Ridge Center in cooperation with the Brooklyn Caregiver Resource Committee, Prospect Park Residence, Brooklyn Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center at SUNY Downstate, Bay Ridge Center, Prospect Park Residence, the Borough President’s Office, and Senior Helpers.
Please be in touch with our office if your agency would like to partner on a project or event.
