Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias Family Support Program

Caring for a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia or trouble with thinking or memory can be both emotionally and physically challenging. At NYU Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Family Support Program, we understand and are here to help. Our team of experts can provide you with the care consultation, support, education, and referrals that can make a difference.

Our research has shown that caregivers who receive emotional and practical support experience measurable improvements in stress and emotional and physical wellbeing.

Our support program offers comprehensive services, including care consultation, resources, education, and cultural experiences free of charge, online and in person for family caregivers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. We will refer caregivers from other areas to appropriate local resources.

When you contact us, we connect you with a team that is focused on understanding and helping you with your caregiving challenges. We talk with you about what you are experiencing now and what to expect in the future.

Support for Family Members

Our services are free of charge and are available virtually and in person. Some of the services we provide include the following:

• comprehensive evaluation of your situation, so we can personalize our services to suit your needs and those of the person you are caring for
• education to help you understand the causes and symptoms of memory disorders and how to help your family member have the best possible quality of life
• time away from your care responsibilities—called respite—through special programs specifically designed for people in the early stages of memory and cognitive impairment, and referrals to professionals who can help you find the most appropriate provider
• individual and family care consultation with a social worker who can meet with you one-on-one, either via online video conferencing, by phone, or in person
• referrals to support groups and other organizations in your community
• ongoing access to our team for as long as you need us

Our goal is to make it easier for you to meet the needs of your family member who has problems with thinking and memory, and to help you maintain your own wellbeing. Our services are free and available to family caregivers who live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island or whose relative with dementia lives in those boroughs. Family caregivers include spouses, adult children and grandchildren, other relatives, and close friends.

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Family Support Program is led by Mary S. Mittelman, DrPH, and is supported by a five-year grant from the New York State Department of Health.

Contact Us

For more information about our services, please call 646-754-2277. If you would like us to call you, please email Family.Support@NYULangone.org. Include your name, phone number, and the best time for us to reach you.