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We Help Caregivers offers free support services in northern New York, across Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren and Washington Counties.

Also known as We Help Caregivers, this Initiative provides free support services to those caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and memory disorders in northern New York, across Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren and Washington Counties.

09/05/2026

Join ADCSI’s virtual book club this September as we read Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney. We’ll meet online on Google Meets twice to discuss the first and second halves of the novel.

September 15 at 1 p.m. – Discussion through Chapter 30
September 29 at 1 p.m. – Discussion of the book’s ending

Free copies are available while supplies last. To reserve yours, contact Heidi Reyor at 518-569-0003.

We’d love to have you join us!

09/03/2026

Looking for ways to connect and enjoy time with others this September? ADCSI’s Caregiver Wellness Program offers free activities for caregivers.

This month includes:
✨ Pickleball�(NOT on Labor Day)
✨ Cooking Class
✨ Strand Center for the Arts presents: EagleMania
✨ Lunch Bunch
✨ Halotherapy

Explore the full September schedule and reserve your spot at wehelpcaregivers.com/wellness-program

08/31/2026

For caregivers of someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, concerns about wandering can be overwhelming.

Project Lifesaver is designed to provide an added layer of protection and peace of mind.

Participants wear a personalized wrist or ankle transmitter that emits a unique tracking signal. If they go missing, specially trained first responders use the signal to help locate them as quickly and safely as possible.

ADCSI offers Project Lifesaver at no cost to eligible families in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren and Washington counties.

Learn more and find out if Project Lifesaver is right for your loved one: https://loom.ly/-gEbU9o

08/27/2026

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia comes with questions and challenges. You don’t have to face them alone.

Join us for Alzheimer’s Caregiver Education & Support (ACES), a free six-week interactive program designed to help caregivers build confidence, learn care strategies and connect with others on a similar journey.

Topics include:
• Building your care team
• Research updates
• Legal and financial planning
• Communication and self-care
• Safety
• Community resources and future planning

Tuesdays beginning September 29 at 4:30 p.m.
CVPH Medical Center, Training Room 3
A virtual option is also available.

To register, contact Brooke Dubuque at 518-915-3115 or [email protected].

08/25/2026

The Caregiving Matters Summit provides caregivers with trusted information, local resources and support from professionals who understand the challenges of caring for someone with memory loss.

Join us on September 16 for an informative day featuring keynote speakers and attorneys from the Rural Law Center, educational sessions and opportunities to connect with fellow caregivers.

Reserve your free spot today: https://forms.gle/M6r8rVinrmiXWeKA6

08/21/2026

Turn your compassion into something meaningful for families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative is seeking respite care providers for flexible opportunities at $22/hour.

Adults 18+ can apply, and free training is included.

Whether you have caregiving experience or are looking for a meaningful way to give back, you can make a lasting impact in your community.

Call 1-800-388-0199 to request your welcome packet and learn how to become a respite care provider.

08/19/2026

Hope can be complicated when someone you love is living with Alzheimer’s disease.

It shouldn’t come from an unproven supplement, an easy answer or a promise that sounds too good to be true. But it can come from credible information and from understanding that some risks may be influenced by the ways we care for our bodies and minds throughout life.

In this episode of Let’s Not Forget, Valarie Drown speaks with Dr. David Hoffman, a clinical professor at the University at Albany who also teaches bioethics at Albany Medical College. A longtime public-health leader, Dr. Hoffman previously led major Alzheimer’s disease, chronic-disease prevention and long-term-care initiatives at the New York State Department of Health.

Together, they explore what the science tells us about supporting brain health, how families can recognize misinformation and why caregivers’ stress, sleep and well-being cannot remain an afterthought.

Listen to the conversation: youtu.be/-21nSuCuF-8

08/17/2026

Caregiving Matters Summit Returns!

After an incredible 2025 event, we’re excited to welcome caregivers back for the third annual Caregiving Matters Summit on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Valcour Inn & Boathouse in Peru, New York.

Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of education, connection and support, featuring keynote speakers Heather Deare West, Esq. and Andrew Kramer, Esq. from the Rural Law Center.

Reserve your free spot now by calling (518) 564-3373 or filling out the registration form: https://forms.gle/M6r8rVinrmiXWeKA6

08/14/2026

What a great day at The Wild Center!

Our Franklin County Pop-Up Memory Café brought caregivers and their loved ones together for a day of exploring, connecting and making memories. One of the highlights was seeing the new troll sculptures!

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We love creating opportunities for caregivers and families to spend meaningful time together.

08/12/2026

Our July Pizza Boat Cruise was a success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a relaxing afternoon with Raquette Lake Navigation. We loved seeing caregivers come together to connect, unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

We’re looking forward to doing it again!

Join us for our next Pizza Boat Cruise on Friday, August 21, at 11 a.m. This special 90-minute cruise includes historic narration, chef-made pizza, salad and root b**r floats served in souvenir mugs.

Spots are limited. To reserve your place, please call Heidi Reyor at (518) 569-0003.

Address

Plattsburgh, NY
12901

Telephone

800-388-0199

Website

https://www.wehelpcaregivers.com/

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