Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease with Claire Corwin

Episode 15 Claire Corwin from the Alzheimer's Association of WNY offers support and resources for those living with Alzheimer's disease AND their Caregivers! It's important that we break the silence and stop the stigma around this form of dementia and utilize the support groups available right here in our community. Unaddressed depression impacts cognitive ability which tangles up the brain and can lead to an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Help is available. Call the 24-Hour Alzheimer's Support Line 1 800 272 3900 Visit www.Alz.org/WNY or call (716) 626-0600 to find out about services like Medical Alert Wanderer Support and Driver's Evaluation. ABOUT THE GUEST Claire Corwin is the Community Outreach Specialist for the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY. Claire has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association five years, but began her journey with them as a volunteer and “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” participant in 2016. Claire is motivated by her own experiences as a caregiver for her grandmother, who lived with Alzheimer’s disease for over ten years. Claire is a WNY native, and has worked for the Alzheimer’s Association in New York City, as well as here in Buffalo, with a focus on introducing members of our community to the services available to them through the Alzheimer’s Association WNY. Hosted by Pastor George, chair of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity www.BuffaloHealthEquity.org Produced by JazzCast Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices