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Upcoming Events

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Program

Jan30

The Family and Children's Association will offer free assistance and support to caregivers who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias

Where

First United Methodist Church

25 Broadway

Amityville, NY

Phone

631-264-0567

Price

free

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Feb10

The Alzheimer's Association will discuss detection, causes, risk factors, stages and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, register by email (adult@amityvillepubliclibrary.org, include the name of the program in the subject and your name in the body)

Where

Amityville Public Library

19 John St.

Amityville, NY

Phone

631-264-0567

Price

free

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council's Medicaid Enrollment

Feb13

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will provide Medicaid enrollment assistance to adults and children who are disabled/blind and anyone ages 65 and older, as well as answer any questions regarding utilizing insurance, understanding their benefits, finding specialists and more, first come, first served

Where

Amityville Public Library

19 John St.

Amityville, NY

Phone

631-264-0567

Price

free

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