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Here's to the dads who taught us strength, patience, and how to fix just about anything. Happy Father’s Day! … See MoreSee Less

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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to take charge of your brain health and join us in the fight to #ENDALZ.

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Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging — and the choices you make today can help protect your brain health tomorrow!🧠 June is Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 🧠

Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging — and the choices you make today can help protect your brain health tomorrow.✔ Eat a brain-healthy diet (like Mediterranean or MIND)✔ Stay physically, socially, and mentally active✔ Prioritize quality sleep✔ Avoid smoking, excessive alcohol & head injuries✔ Manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure & diabetes✔ Protect your hearingMore than 7 million Americans — including 426,000+ older New Yorkers — are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD). It’s the most common cause of dementia and affects more than just memory — it can impact judgment, language, and daily function.At Erie County Senior Services, we’re proud to support New York State’s Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative (ADCSI) and offer services through our specialized caregiving support unit. Together, we provide:✅ Early detection & diagnosis✅ Caregiver support & education✅ Provider training✅ 24 hr respite care✅ Community outreachOur friends at Alzheimer’s Association WNY have a wealth of resources as well as a 24 hour helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/wny for more.🗣️ If you or someone you love is experiencing changes in memory or thinking, talk to your primary care provider. Some causes are treatable.Together, we can raise awareness, support caregivers, and promote brain health.For more information visit www3.erie.gov/seniorservices/caregiving or call our NY Connects line at 716-858-8526 … See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to our Coworker of the Month – Tara!

Tara is a wonderful team player and is always ready to lend a helping hand with a smile 😄 … See MoreSee Less