New York Memory Center

About

Meeting the needs of people living with Alzheimer's and dementia-related disorders

Story

Originally established in 1983 under the name Park Slope Geriatric Day Center, New York Memory Center is a freestanding, nonprofit, community-based agency providing services to adults who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia. Programs include The Lotus Club, daytime and evening wellness programs and peer support for adults with early-stage memory loss; Memory Life Services for people with middle to later stages of dementia; support groups and services for caregivers; advocacy for people with dementia; and more.

Mission

Our mission is to help older adults in our community with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to maintain and/or improve their level of functioning so they can enjoy their later years.

We believe that human beings, regardless of age or degree of impairment, can benefit from continuing to participate in the life of a community where they are accepted and have opportunities to experience a sense of purpose and success. Our members are not pressured to be anyone they are not, and they are encouraged to be everything they can.