On Sunday, October 16, we closed out our first Walk season under our new name. The CaringKind Alzheimer’s Walks brought thousands of New Yorkers together in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan, all with the mission to #GIVECARE.Sporting our bright new look, our walkers joined together to honor and remember those affected by an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis, while also highlighting and celebrating the sacrifices and efforts of caregivers throughout New York City. Thank you to our [...]

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Over the past few months, CaringKind has taken advantage of many opportunities to get the word out through the media about the work we do to ensure that caregivers in New York have the tools and resources they need to care with confidence. Lou-Ellen has continued to explore a wide variety of issues confronting people living with dementia and those who care for them in “Care Chronicle” — a well-read monthly column that runs in several local newspapers, including Manhattan Express, Chelsea Now, t [...]

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Planning Today for Tomorrow When CaringKind expanded to the third floor in March 2013 to build our Program Center for Education, Training, and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Early Stage Center, we were able to do so because of the generosity of individuals who had planned ahead and left us in their estate plans. The bequests that we receive are from grateful clients who wish to give back in appreciation for the support and help they receive during the very difficult journey of caring for, or kn [...]

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DONATE NOW [https://www.alznyc.org/nyc/donate/honormemorial/?s=yearend] Dear Friends of CaringKind, One year ago, we left the Chicago-based, national Alzheimer’s Association and returned to our roots as an independent, New York City organization. At that time, we were gratified that New Yorkers stepped up with over one million dollars in contributions, both large and small, to support our Year-End Campaign. And every dollar stayed in New York City to support New Yorkers. This year, we ask you [...]

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Carol BerneSenior Vice President of Development -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More than 30 years ago, CaringKind started its life as a New York City nonprofit organization, founded by family caregivers who needed support and guidance about a disease they and the public knew little about. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia were rarely mentioned and even less understood. Today, our support groups – almost 100 strong – are still the foundati [...]

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