Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia

Virtual Dementia Education Series for Caregivers

The Alzheimer’s Association Counseling Services For Ontario County Residents 
 

The Alzheimer’s Association will provide counseling to anyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, free of charge. This service is available to Ontario County residents the second Thursday of each month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm starting December 12th, 2019  at the Office for the Aging located at 3019 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua. Advance appointments are suggested by calling 1-800-272-3900.  Hours at Wood Library in Canandaigua are also offered the fourth Monday of the month from 10:00 am to 12 pm.
   
This service is being offered at no charge.
 
 

Alzheimer’s Association


435 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 760-5400
(800) 272-3900

Office for the Aging


3019 County Complex Dr.
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-4040
(315) 781-1321



Knowing the Difference



As we age, our memory often changes. It can become difficult to tell the difference between age related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer's disease. Here is a chart to help show the difference between the two:

 What's the difference?
 Signs of Alzheimer's/dementia Typical age-related changes 
 Poor judgment and decision making  Making a bad decision once
 Inability to mange a budget   Missing a monthly payment
 Losing track of the date or season  Forgetting which day it is and remembering later
 Difficulty having a conversation  Sometimes forgetting which word to use
 Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them  Losing things from time to time


Know the 10 Signs - Early Detection Matters



To help with identifying problems at an early stage, the Alzheimer's Association has created a list of warning signs for Alzheimer's and other dementias.
  1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
  2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
  3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks
  4. Confusion with time or place
  5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
  6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
  7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
  8. Decreased poor judgment
  9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
  10. Changes in mood and personality

For more information please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website.