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Purple Sunday is a community event to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease in the Black and Latin communities through houses of worship.

By hosting a Purple Sunday event, churches can help their congregations learn more about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, risk factors, warning signs, the importance of an early diagnosis, the diagnostic process and a variety of helpful programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association.

If you live or worship in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster or Westchester counties, contact the Hudson Valley Chapter at 800.272.3900 or jmflores@alz.org for more information.

Previous Programs

November 2022
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Featured presentations by: 
Naa-Solo Tettey, Ed.D., MPH, MCHES
Associate Professor of Public Health at William Patterson University, Creator & Director of HeartSmarts

Meg Boyce, Vice President of Programs and Sevices for the ​Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter and Research Champion


October 2021
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Featured presentations: 
"Advancing Science: Diversity & Equity in Dementia Research and Caregiver Wellness"
By Percy Griffin, Ph.D., Director, Scientific Engagement Alzheimer’s Association

"Matters of the Heart: Tips for Caregiver Wellness"
By Naa-Solo Tettey, Ed.D., MPH, MCHES
Associate Professor of Public Health at William Patterson University, Creator & Director of HeartSmarts