New York Memory Center

It is difficult to put into words what a godsend the Center is for a full-time family caregiver like myself. It is hard to know how stressful is until you get some relief. I will always be grateful for the hours of respite that New York Memory Center has provided me.

— Caregiver, New York Memory Center

Quality and Compassionate Care for Persons with Dementia 

When the vans pull up at New York Memory Center each weekday members head up the ramp with staff supervision, stop inside to hang up coats and hats, and head into the dining room for morning coffee and snacks. Some chat, some read, some quietly "sip and snack".

The program day starts with stretch and move seated exercises. After that the daily program varies with a mix of:

• Music programs, including percussion and sing-a-longs with our three longtime Artists-in-Residence, and musical performances with professional artists from area choruses or orchestras or songs by the children from the elementary school next door.
• Art sessions with partners from area museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the Folk Art Museum, Intrepid Air and Space Museum and The Jewish Museum. 
• Gardening under a program sponsored by The Horticultural Society of New York
• Raising Our Voices, a unique mix of dance, poetry and song created specifically for individuals with memory loss.
• Plus lots of table or active games and all kinds of memory activities led by program staff or interns from area colleges, including occupational therapy students from Columbia University and SUNY Downstate.

And there's a nutritious hot lunch and accessible van transportation to and from the Center too. 

For our members, the program offers opportunities to build community and a sense of belonging and purpose, maintaining independence, as well as relief from the isolation, loneliness, boredom, and depression that can accompany living with memory loss. 

For caregivers, the program brings valuable peace of mind, time to focus on work, family, and self-care, as well as support coping with the stress of caring for someone living with memory loss.

Every 65 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. New York Memory Center provides a critical service for families in Brooklyn. Your gift today ensures we'll be here to answer the next call for help.