Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Community Forums
About the Community Forum
This Council is conducting community forums to hear comments that will help us develop the New York State Comprehensive Plan on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in the Community. Forums will allow caregivers, family members, health and social service providers and other community members to share stories and experiences about caring for and providing services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are also encouraged to share their experiences at the forum. Community members are welcome to stay for all or part of the forum. A box supper and beverage will be provided. The following questions are provided as a guide for those who want to speak:
All Participants
- What supportive and health care services are needed in your community?
- What is working well in your community that could be shared with others across the state?
- What creative approaches would you recommend to better serve people in your community?
Caregivers
- What are the most critical needs you face as someone who provides care? How could these needs be better met?
- What assistance and support are most important to you, your family and other caregivers?
Providers
- What services do you or your organization provide to individuals in the community?
- What are the most critical needs you face as a service provider? How could these needs be better met?