Capital Region Caregiver Coalition

10/21/2026

Aging Well Starts with Connection!

Healthy aging is about more than physical health. It's about building meaningful connections, supporting our mental well-being, and finding the resources that help us thrive at every stage of life.

Join us for the **Aging Well Together Conference**, a day dedicated to exploring important topics that impact our health and well-being as we age.

Conference Topics:
- Social Wellness
- Mental Health
- Recovery

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
UAlbany ETEC Building
1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY

Whether you're an older adult, caregiver, healthcare professional, or community member, we encourage you to be part of this important conversation!

Because aging well is something we can do together.

Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-well-together-conference-tickets-1993830497691

10/14/2026

Did you know Albany Guardian Society offers over 100 FREE classes every year?

Our topics range from healthy aging and caregiving to technology, legal and financial information, exercise, wellness, and much more.

Learning something new shouldn't have to stop because of age—and it shouldn't have to be expensive.

See what's coming up at AlbanyGuardianSociety.org!

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Take 5 minutes today and apply for HEAP, tax credits, SNAP, and many other benefits you’ve paid taxes for. Put money back in your pocket. Apply right now by visiting the MyBenefits website. https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin

10/13/2026

Behavioural changes will become more pronounced as the disease progresses. For example, someone will typically show less and less initiative over the course of the disease, as well as less concerns over their own appearance and less concern over their own appearance and less awareness of the feelings of others.

In some cases, however, some behaviours may become more manageable as the disease becomes more advanced, for example irritability and aggression may gradually give away to apathy and lack of concern.

Similarly, disinhibited behaviour may be most pronounced early in the disease when the person is more active, whereas this behaviour may become less of a problem later, as the person loses drive and initiative. Mood disturbances, such as depression, tend to occur sporadically and are unrelated to the duration, severity or progression of the disease.

10/13/2026

For caregivers of older adults, a NEW event from Lifespan. Learn how to identify scams, recognize red flags and support loved ones who may be at risk. Thursday, November 12, 4 - 7 pm. Complimentary dinner included. Limited to 100 people. Register by Nov. 1. https://www.lifespan-roch.org/new-events

10/13/2026

This World Mental Health Day, we’re bringing awareness to common non-movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Around 50% of people with PD will experience a form of depression and up to 40% will experience an anxiety disorder.

These mental health challenges are part of Parkinson's itself, resulting from PD-related changes in brain chemistry. Many with Parkinson’s may relate to these feelings and have found ways to work through them. When diagnosed, these symptoms are treatable. 🩵

Learn more: Parkinson.org/MentalHealth

10/13/2026

💙 Know someone who is uninsured and putting off cancer screenings?

The Greater Capital Region Cancer Services Program offers no-cost breast, cervical, and colorectal screenings for eligible individuals.

Serving Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties.

📞 Call 518-525-8680 to ask about eligibility.

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10/13/2026

📅 ONE WEEK AWAY!

Preparation Age: Four Essential Conversations Before You Need Them begins October 19 with Session 1: Conversations That Matter: Talking About Wishes Before a Crisis Occurs.

Join us for a four-part virtual series designed to help older adults, adult children, and caregivers feel more prepared for the future. Each session offers practical information, resources, discussion, and concrete next steps you can use right away.

💬 Session 1 will explore:
• Making difficult family conversations more comfortable
• Healthcare wishes and the importance of proxies
• Financial concerns and decision-making
• Navigating resistance from aging parents
• Next steps for meaningful family planning conversations

🗓️ Monday, October 19
⏰ 7–8 PM | Virtual

The series continues weekly through November 9.
Register today and start the conversations before you need them.
🔗 https://jfsneny.org/preparation-age/