Care to Cook w/ Caroline

Bay Shore, NY — Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc.

(ADRC) is announcing the start of its new “Care to Cook w/ Caroline” program, an
innovative cooking course designed to assist those suffering from early onset
Alzheimer’s Disease and/or dementia.

Inspired by one of ADRC’s creative assignments for professional caregivers,

the new program was the brainchild of Caroline Fitterman, who recently joined
the organization as its new Director of Programs.  The cooking sessions are
geared towards enhancing sociability, encouraging teamwork scenarios, and
building confidence for participants – all set in a non-judgmental
environment.

“Caroline came to us with the idea and we thought it was wonderful,” said

Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, Executive Director and CEO of ADRC.  “Cooking is a great
way to build team skills, create positive interactions, and allow our

participants to share their own stories.  Sessions like this help participants

feel a sense of success and pride after sharing the meal they worked on

together.”

The program will start in January 2014 and will take place at ADRC’s

headquarters in Bay Shore every Thursday at 4:00 pm.  For more information or
how to register for “Care to Cook w/ Caroline,” please contact Caroline

Fitterman at 631.580.5100, ext. 304 or Robin Lombardo at 631.580.5100, ext. 305,
or visit www.adrcinc.org.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. —

which is headquartered in Bay Shore and has a satellite office in Southampton —
is the only local Alzheimer’s Disease advocacy and educational facility whose
mission is to provide hands-on support and services to families on Long Island
and the New York metropolitan area. ADRC works with family members, health care
professionals and researchers to ensure quality health care and support to those
impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease through care and consultation, information and
referral, training, support groups, and caregiver safety
products.