Care NYC: Events This Week

Take the opportunity to meet and receive support from other caregivers who are sharing a similar experience as you in caring for persons with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. For more information, call 212-828-6108.

Take the opportunity to meet and receive support from other caregivers who share a similar experience as you of caring for persons with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Where: In Brooklyn, Emblem Health - Brooklyn Heights, 195 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. For more information, call 718-270-2420.

This is a support group for caregivers caring for spouses/partners with dementia. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month. Where:  Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104. For more information, call 877-577-9337.

Explore ways to reduce stress and improve caregiving skills. Discussions cover coping with stress through letting go of habits, attitudes, and physical things that may be getting in the way of stress reduction and caregiving skills. Attendance requires an eight-week commitment.  Where: Corsi House Neighborhood Senior Center, 307 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029. For more information, call 212-828-6108.

Meet with other caregivers to explore ways to reduce stress and improve caregiving skills. The discussions cover coping with stress through letting go of habits, attitudes and physical things that may be in the way of stress reduction and improved caregiving skills. Note:  Attendance requires an eight-week commitment.  Where: SUNY Downtown Hospital, 445 Lenox Road, NS52, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11203. To RSVP or for more information, call 718-270-2420.