These past several weeks have been busy for Alzheimer New Jersey’s Russell Rothman, Board Chair; Ken Zaentz, President and CEO and Julie Schuldner, Vice President, Development and Communications.  Making the rounds on TV and radio, Rothman, Zaentz and Schuldner have been raising awareness about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on New Jersey families, increasing knowledge about Alzheimer’s and letting people know that if they are facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s they need not do so alone as there is help and support available through Alzheimer’s New Jersey.

Alzheimer’s not only impacts the person who has the disease, but can be overwhelming for family members who often provide round the clock care.  The challenges of caregiving can lead to stress and other health issues for the caregiver.  Many of Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s programs focus on supporting the caregiver.  Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s Helpline, Respite Care and Wellness Program, Family Support Groups and comprehensive Community Education programs are some of the resources that provide caregivers with the necessary tools to manage the emotional and physical challenges of caregiving. “We want caregivers to know that they’re not alone, that there is a place to turn to for information and support,” said Zaentz.

Zaentz, Schuldner and Rothman are also promoting Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s® fundraising events – the final walk of the this year to be held on October 30th at Bergen Community College in Paramus. “The unique thing about our walks is that 100% of the dollars that we raise support people in New Jersey who are impacted by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia,” said Rothman. It’s not too late to register for or donate to the Paramus walk, so rally your teams and get walking!

To hear more directly from Russell Rothman, Ken Zaentz and Julie Schuldner go to:

Issues and Ideas Radio: Guest, Ken Zaentz, President and CEO – http://www.alznj.org/issues-ideas-radio-listen-ken-zaentz-ceo-discuss-alzheimers/

Alzheimer’s New Jersey on 1450 WCTC Talk Radio –  http://www.alznj.org/alzheimers-new-jersey-1450-wctc-talk-radio/

Alzheimer’s New Jersey Featured on CBS New York – http://www.alznj.org/alzheimers-new-jersey-cbs-new-york-interview/

Comcast Newsmakers Interview “Programs of Alzheimer’s” – http://www.alznj.org/comcast-newsmakers-interview-programs-alzheimers/

The Human Side of Business on Hunterdon Chamber Internet Radio – http://www.alznj.org/human-side-business-hunterdon-chamber-internet-radio/

Ken Zaentz Interview – WCTC Radio – http://www.alznj.org/ken-zaentz-interview-wctc-radio/

Russell Rothman, Board Chair for Alzheimer’s NJ on 1450 WCTC Talk Radio – http://www.alznj.org/wctc-interview-russell-rothman-board-chair-alzheimers-nj/