Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) will host his annual Alzheimer’s awareness breakfast, bringing together local business and community leaders to highlight the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease on families, caregivers and the workforce across the Hudson Valley.

Each year, Maher plays a key role in supporting the Hudson Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event held each fall that raises more than $100,000 annually to support care, research and local resources. As part of that effort, Maher hosts this annual breakfast to help expand awareness and encourage community involvement ahead of the walk.

Alzheimer’s disease continues to have a significant and growing impact nationwide. More than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, including hundreds of thousands in New York, and that number is expected to rise sharply in the coming years. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and caregivers provide unpaid care, often balancing full-time jobs and personal responsibilities while supporting loved ones with the disease.

This year’s event, held in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter, will focus on the intersection of Alzheimer’s and the workforce, providing insight into how the disease impacts employers, employees and families. Attendees will hear from a panel of speakers, including Dan Depew, CEO and executive director of the Construction Contractors Association, and Meg Boyce, vice president of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter.

“Alzheimer’s is not just a health issue—it’s something that affects families, workplaces and entire communities,” said Meghan Hurlburt, chief of staff to Assemblyman Brian Maher. “For many families, it brings emotional, physical and financial challenges that can be overwhelming. This annual breakfast is an opportunity to raise awareness and ensure more people understand how they can support those impacted by this disease.”

The event will take place on Friday, April 17 at the Osiris Country Club in Walden. The program will begin at 8 a.m., with breakfast served starting at 7:30 a.m.

Maher’s office said the breakfast is designed to connect local leaders with resources, provide meaningful ways to get involved in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and support families navigating an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.

To RSVP for the April breakfast, please click here or contact the Alzheimer’s Association directly at 845-471-2619 or tmeckert@alz.org. 

Maher’s office encourages community members and business leaders to attend and learn how they can be part of the effort to end Alzheimer’s disease.