CaringKind New York City Alzheimer's Walk Day
What to Expect on Walk Day
CaringKind New York City Alzheimer’s Walk
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | Central Park, Naumburg Bandshell
Join us for the 37th Annual CaringKind Alzheimer’s Walk
New York City’s Longest-Standing Walk & Brain Health Day dedicated to Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
This is more than a walk. It’s a movement. A day filled with connection, celebration, reflection, and most of all, community.
For over 45 years, CaringKind has been the Trusted Partner in Care for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Our Walk isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about creating a space where no one feels alone on their journey.
Start Your Day with Purpose: Brain Health & Wellness Activities
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
We invite you to begin your day with our Brain Health and Wellness Experience, the heart of our mission brought to life.
What to Explore:
- Hands-on stations that promote cognitive engagement, mindfulness, and creativity
- Ask An Expert Booth: connect one-on-one with trained dementia care professionals for personalized guidance, support, and answers to your most pressing questions
- Hearing Screenings & Gait Assessments: receive free on-site evaluations by licensed professionals to better understand how hearing and mobility impact cognitive health and quality of life
- Wellness tools and tips: discover practical, research-informed strategies to support brain health, emotional balance, and healthy aging
- Memory Wall: pause, reflect, and pay tribute to the people you’re walking for by leaving a written message of remembrance or love
Begin your day in a space where your story matters, your questions are heard, and your well-being is prioritized. This is where healing, hope, and understanding begin. You are not alone here.
🗓️ Walk Day Schedule
9:30 AM | Registration & Brain Health and Wellness Activities
Check in, collect your materials, and explore interactive booths and resources before the walk begins.
Fundraise $100 or more to receive your exclusive CaringKind Walk T-shirt!
10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony & Walk
We begin with a powerful program of storytelling and inspiration from caregivers, honorees, and community leaders; voices that remind us why we walk and who we walk for.
Then together, we take our first steps on a 2-mile loop through Central Park; a path paved with love, remembrance, and shared purpose.
🧡Throughout the Day
Community Connection
This event is about standing together, shoulder to shoulder, with people who understand the journey. Whether you’re a care partner, a person living with dementia, or a supporter of the cause, your presence makes this community stronger.
Interactive Experiences
From artistic expression to calming wellness activities, every booth is designed to spark meaningful connection and provide joyful, enriching experiences for all ages.
DREAM Lounge
Inspired by our Early-Stage Center, the DREAM Lounge is a safe, welcoming space designed for individuals living with dementia. Here, they can engage in peer-to-peer connection, conversation, and community, where dignity and voice are always centered.
Family Fun
Bring your whole family for a day of outdoor games and hands-on activities that spark joy and connection for participants of all ages.
🧡Why We Walk
Every October, thousands come together; care partners, families, advocates, and clinicians to walk for the people we love and the future we believe in.
This event is the cornerstone of our mission: to ensure that anyone impacted by Alzheimer’s or dementia has a trusted partner in care — free of charge, for as long as they need us.
Every story matters. Every step builds stronger communities.
Together, we walk so that no one has to walk alone.