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Stony Point Center Offers Retreat For Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers

STONY POINT, N.Y. -- The Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter is offering a free wellness retreat for people with early to middle-stage dementia and their family caregivers on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Stony Point Center.

The Stony Point Center is hosting the wellness retreat next Tuesday.

The Stony Point Center is hosting the wellness retreat next Tuesday.

Photo Credit: Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter

The retreat will feature both joint and separate activities for people with dementia and caregivers, including a music social and workshops on healthy living, creative gardening, therapeutic art, yoga for beginners and stress management techniques.

Complimentary breakfast and lunch will also be provided. Preregistration is required. Call Jody Addeo at 845-639-6776 with questions or to sign up.

The retreat will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Stony Point Center is at 17 Cricketown Road.

The Hudson Valley Chapter offers wellness retreats and a variety of other programs for people with dementia and their caregivers around the Hudson Valley. To learn more about programs in your area, visit the chapter's website.

The wellness retreats are supported in part by a grant from the state Department of Health.

The Alzheimer's Association is a leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's through research, enhance the care of those affected and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

For more information about the group, visit its website or call 800-272-3900.

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