Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center

What Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center does

Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center (LIAD Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 by five Long Island women with personal connections to dementia, headquartered at 1025 Old Country Road in Westbury, New York. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of hands-on programs and services to families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias across Nassau County and Queens County on Long Island. Its core offering is a Social Model Day Program operating Monday through Saturday with three stage-specific rooms — Alz Club (early stage), Happy Days (moderate stage), and Memory Lane Club (late stage) — augmented by cognitive, art, music, and animal therapy, plus transportation, in-home respite, caregiver support groups, counseling, and bereavement programming. LIAD reports serving more than 3,000 families annually and has operated continuously for over 37 years.

The business model is a multi-channel nonprofit revenue mix: individual donations (one-time and recurring monthly via the LIAD GEM program with tiers at $10/$50/$75/$125), corporate sponsorships and employee volunteer programs, three signature annual fundraising events (32nd Annual Golf Classic, 10th Annual Cocktails & Casino Night, Here's to Hope Luncheon), government and foundation grants (NYS Department of Health, Nassau County Office for the Aging, The New York Community Trust-LI, Community Chest of Port Washington, and Parker Jewish Institute), and counseling fees at $75 per session on a sliding scale with insurance accepted from Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, Optum, Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare. Operational technology is service-oriented rather than proprietary: door-to-door wheelchair-accessible buses with dementia-trained drivers and staff escorts handle logistics; licensed clinical social workers deliver in-person and telehealth counseling; recently adopted third-party AI companion ElliQ and robotic pet therapy provide additional engagement for participants.

The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Jennifer Cona (Managing Partner of Cona Elder Law), with a roster that includes a Northwell Health Senior Vice President and Deputy CFO, an EY-trained Audit Partner, and a managed-care consultant with prior SVP experience at Long Island Health Network and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. Day-to-day operations are led by Executive Director Tori Cohen, LCSW, supported by clinical, program, finance, and onboarding directors. The organization is not part of a parent entity, has no disclosed subsidiaries, and is funded entirely through donations, grants, event proceeds, and service fees rather than equity capital.

Name

Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center

Legal name

Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center

Website

https://lidementia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 that provides hands-on day programs, caregiver support groups, in-home respite, transportation, and counseling for families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia across Nassau and Queens Counties in New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dementia & Alzheimer's Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult Day Memory Care Programs (Dementia Day Care/Day Health) (HLADACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alzheimer’s & Dementia-Specific Adult Day Programs (HLADAIAC), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB), Memory Care Care Management & Navigation (Dementia Care Coordination) (HLADACAJ)

Keywords

• Dementia day programs
• Caregiver support services
• In-home respite care
• Adult day care
• Dementia counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible cash, check, credit card donations from individuals. Accepts one-time and recurring monthly gifts through the GEM program.
2. Corporate Donations & Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support, sponsor signature events, and conduct employee volunteer programs.
3. Signature Event Fundraising: Three annual signature events generate revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, auctions, and raffles: Annual Golf Classic, Annual Cocktails & Casino Night, and Here's to Hope Luncheon.
4. Government & Foundation Grants: Partially funded by grants from NYS Department of Health, Nassau County Office for the Aging, The New York Community Trust-LI, and Community Chest of Port Washington for specific programs like caregiver education and in-home respite.
5. Counseling Services Fees: Individual and couple counseling sessions billed at $75 per session with sliding scale options. Accepts insurance from Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, Optum, Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center runs a Social Model Day Program Monday-Saturday with three stage-specific rooms (Alz Club, Happy Days, Memory Lane Club), supplemented by door-to-door wheelchair-accessible transportation, in-home respite, caregiver support groups, individual and couples counseling, caregiver education workshops, and bereavement support. Programs are designed for individuals across the full Alzheimer's disease trajectory and their family caregivers.

Product overview

The Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center is a grassroots nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of hands-on programs and services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and their caregivers. The core offering is the Social Model Day Program, which operates Monday-Saturday with three stage-specific rooms: Alz Club (early stage), Happy Days (moderate stage), and Memory Lane Club (late stage). Supporting services include door-to-door transportation, the Helen and Sydney Jacoff In-Home Respite Program, Caregiver Support Groups, Counseling Services, Caregiver Social Series, Transitions Program for bereaved caregivers, and Caregiver Education Programs. The center also offers innovative therapeutic programs including AI Companion ElliQ, robotic pet therapy, and the Sharp Notes chorus. Programs are funded through various channels including the LIAD GEM monthly giving program and signature fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Model Day Program Structured day program providing social engagement and mental stimulation tailored to individual disease stages, operating Monday-Saturday with cognitive activities, art therapy, music therapy, chair exercise, animal therapy, and live entertainment. Serves individuals across all stages of Alzheimer's and dementia.
• Alz Club (Early Stage Program) Fast-paced early-stage program room focusing on trivia, word games, discussion-based activities, and games like Family Feud and Jeopardy for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
• Happy Days (Moderate Stage Program) Medium-paced program room for moderate-stage participants, focusing on word games, discussion-based activities, table-top games, and puzzles with additional time and space for processing and communication.
• Memory Lane Club (Late Stage Program) Slow-paced program room for late-stage participants, focusing on tactile activities, bingo, simplified word games, and crafting activities.
• Transportation Services Door-to-door wheelchair-accessible bus transportation Monday through Saturday throughout Nassau County, operated by dementia-trained drivers and staff escorts who safely accompany participants into their homes.
• Helen and Sydney Jacoff Respite Program (In-Home Respite) In-home respite program providing two hours of support every other week for Alzheimer's and dementia families in Nassau County, with trained respite workers providing supervision and cognitive activities.
• Caregiver Support Groups Multiple support groups facilitated by licensed master's level social workers, including Spousal Support Groups, Adult Children Support Group, Caregiver Support Group, and Bereavement Groups, offered in-person and virtually via Zoom.
• Counseling Services Clinical social work services providing individual and couples counseling via Telehealth and in-person sessions at $75 per session, with sliding scale available; accepts Aetna, BlueCross, BlueShield, Medicare, Optum, Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare insurance.
• Caregiver Social Series Welcoming social program offering caregivers activities such as art, horticultural therapy, yoga, and baking to reduce isolation and build relationships outside traditional support settings.
• Transitions Program Bereavement support program for caregivers who have lost a loved one to Alzheimer's or dementia, offering art activities, gentle physical movement, games, and community connection.
• Caregiver Education Programs Educational seminars covering topics including aging in place, caregiver mental health, cognitive health workshops, dementia stages, and special topics like elder law and financial planning, partly funded by NYS Department of Health.
• AI Companion ElliQ Program AI companion technology using the ElliQ animatronic device to combat senior loneliness and provide interactive companionship for individuals with dementia.
• Robotic Pet Therapy Therapeutic program using robotic dogs and cats to provide pet therapy for seniors at the facility.
• LIAD Center Chorus (Sharp Notes) Choral program featuring the 'Sharp Notes' chorus, hosting holiday performances and musical activities for participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 families served annually with hands-on care through day program, in-home respite, support groups, trainings, counseling, referrals and resources
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• NYS Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant funding for caregiver education program. Partnership enables specialized caregiver training workshops and educational programming.
• Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation (Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funding partner for caregiver education program, providing resources and expertise in geriatric care education.
• Nassau County Office for the AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for in-home respite program serving Nassau County seniors and families.
• The New York Community Trust-LIsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation grant funding for in-home respite program supporting dementia families in Nassau County.
• Community Chest of Port WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity foundation funding for in-home respite services.
• Northwell Huntington HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for monthly caregiver support group held on third Thursday of each month, providing healthcare system linkage for families.
• Wells FargosupportingOthersStock donations accepted through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (DTC: 0141, Account # 3791-2734) allowing donors to make stock gifts directly to the organization, avoiding capital gains tax.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Association: National 501(c)(3) providing Alzheimer's research funding, 24/7 helpline, caregiver education, and local chapter programming on Long Island. Overlaps with LIAD on caregiver education, support groups, and referrals, but operates at vastly larger scale as an advocacy/research organization.
• Alzheimer's Foundation of America: National nonprofit offering caregiver support, education, and a national helpline, with similar mission and overlapping caregiver-services portfolio to LIAD. Differs in national scope and emphasis on direct grants to member organizations.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit providing caregiver education, support groups, policy advocacy, and care navigation for families caring for adults with chronic or disabling conditions including dementia. Comparable on caregiver-services focus but national rather than Long Island–specific.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior-living operator with memory-care communities and Clare Bridge dementia programs. Represents the institutional-residential alternative to LIAD's social-model day program and may receive referrals for families LIAD cannot accommodate.
• Sunrise Senior Living: National assisted-living and memory-care operator with Long Island communities offering dementia-specific programming, caregiver support, and day-program alternatives. Competes with LIAD for families exploring community-based vs. center-based care.
• Visiting Angels: National franchise network providing in-home personal care, respite, and dementia care services with Long Island offices. Comparable to LIAD's in-home respite program but broader in scope (non-dementia-specific) and franchise-based delivery.

Others

• National Council of Dementia Caregivers: Adjacent ecosystem organization under NCOA focused on family caregiver support for dementia and other conditions. Provides education, benefits navigation, and policy advocacy overlapping with LIAD's caregiver support and counseling programs.

Regional players

• Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation: Long Island-based health care and rehabilitation provider offering skilled nursing, geriatric care, and the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands caregiver-education program co-funded with LIAD. Direct partnership peer offering overlapping caregiver-education and geriatric services in the same geography.

Direct peers

• CaringKind: NYC-based nonprofit (formerly Alzheimer's Association NYC Chapter) providing dementia-specific programs, support groups, education, and early-stage services for individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Closest functional peer to LIAD, though focused on NYC rather than Long Island.
• A Gentle Touch Senior Home Care: Long Island and NYC family-owned in-home personal-care agency serving seniors, including those with dementia. Competes directly with LIAD's in-home respite offering for caregiver mindshare, and is represented on LIAD's board by Patrick Ryan Jr.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LongIslandAlzheimersandDementiaCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liadcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/liadcenter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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