“At first, I was horrified at the thought of my mother in a group for people with Alzheimer’s. She would be labeled and everyone would know… But, I agreed to give the group a try. When I picked her up after the program, I was amazed at the sparkle in her eyes. She felt whole, alive, normal and part of the community.”
Social Services
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We are standing by your side.
The Center is here to respond, support, and provide for the unique needs of our community. Our Social Services department has touched the lives of our members, at every age and at every stage, through our carefully crafted programs and services.
Some programs we provide are:
- Health and Wellness Seminars
- Workshop Events
- Special Events (holidays, celebrations, and more)
- Social Clubs
- Support Groups
- Brain Works
Our cutting-edge Brain Works program creates a safe and familiar space where people with early-stage memory loss learn how to enhance focus and concentration in an upbeat, recreational, and social setting. We also offer confidential short-term counseling and referrals to specialty services.
Transportation to and from the Center is available for seniors and people with disabilities.
Altoon Tunie Sutton Endowment Fund
Providing support for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and other forms of dementia are increasing and affecting many members of our community. The Center has various programs that can provide help with this heartbreaking illness, including Brain Works, an on-going social programs for those affected by dementia. Lead facilitator, Tally Grazi, creates a nurturing atmosphere filled with upbeat group activities that engage each participant at his/her best capability. We offer caregivers support groups and educational programs with experts who provide invaluable information for managing the difficult financial, emotional and behavioral challenges of this illness.
You can help the Center to continue and expand our invaluable and much needed services. Donations may be made to the Altoon Tunie Sutton Endowment Fund in the name of loved ones you wish to honor or those whose legacy you wish to remember.
The Altoon Tunie Sutton Endowment Fund was established by Marilyn Chira to honor the legacy of her beloved sister, Altoon Tunie Sutton, a community member who consistently gave to those in need and helped create the first caregivers support group at the SCC. This fund ensures in perpetuity the SCC’s commitment to provide supportive services for this population.
The more contributions received, the larger the endowment and the greater the proportion of funds available to meet the increasing demand for services.
Tax deductible contributions are payable to: SCC – Altoon Tunie Sutton Endowment Fund.
For more information, please contact Linda Eber at 718-954-3154 or click here to email her.
