named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Day Services Program
Specialized day program providing structured care, socialization, and therapeutic activities for adults with dementia and related cognitive conditions.
Brain Fitness and Warning Signs of Dementia
Community outreach program offering presentations on cognitive health, early detection, and dementia prevention.
Learning about Alzheimer's and Family Caregiving
Educational workshop series for families and caregivers covering stages of dementia, caregiving strategies, and support resources.
Memory Arts Café
Enrichment program offering art discussions, history lectures, and creative activities to stimulate memory and reduce isolation for adults with memory loss; presented as a model of best practices at state-level conferences.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Arts-Based Dementia Engagement Programs 2 activities
- Hosts cultural and community engagement eventsHosts free cultural events through the Memory Arts Cafe, including virtual art discussions, history lectures, ukulele lessons, dance parties, and performances, to stimulate memory, reduce social isolation, and engage individuals with dementia, caregivers, and the broader community.
- Operates social-model adult day programs for individuals with memory lossProvides structured daytime programs Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering live music, art workshops, gentle exercise, and social activities for people living with early to later-stage memory loss. Programs include the Lotus Club for early-stage and Memory Life Services for middle to later-stage Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Offers caregiver support and educational servicesProvides comprehensive caregiver support through a Family Resource Program, including access to an on-staff social worker for care coaching, benefits assistance, referrals, and educational programs on memory loss and dementia. Services are offered at no cost to members and families.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces organizational communications and reportsProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter, activities calendar, and annual reports to document organizational activities, outcomes, and program offerings for participants and stakeholders.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Provides dementia care training and professional educationProvides dementia care training for all staff members, facilitates student engagement with occupational and speech therapy students from local universities, and participates in medical residency programs to educate future healthcare providers on person-centered dementia care approaches.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Provides nutritious meals and snacks for participantsProvides daily hot lunches and healthy snacks to participants through catering by Russo's on the Bay, supporting nutritional needs during day program hours.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Provides transportation services for program participantsOperates a fleet of accessible vans and buses to provide round-trip, escorted transportation for participants to and from the Center from most neighborhoods in Brooklyn, with one morning trip to and one afternoon trip from the program site.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides sensory and therapeutic support servicesOffers aromatherapy as a sensory intervention to enhance emotional well-being and evoke memories, and supports medication management for individuals with cognitive changes to prevent missed or duplicated doses.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$780K
Contributions & grants$366K47%
Program service revenue$406K52%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$590K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$370K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$765K
Cash$247K
Investments$0
Liabilities$254K
Net assets$511K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +34.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ALAN KRAMER — FORMER BOARD
- CLAUDIA FINE — BOARD MEMBER
- DR BARBARA PARIS — BOARD MEMBER
- GREGORY SIMONS — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER BREZNAY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH GIAMBOI ESQ — BOARDCHAIR&P
- KRISTEN MALLON — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT REITMAN CPA — TREASURER
- SHARON GOLDZWEIG — SECRETARY
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- Alzheimer's Association NYC Chapter Partner — Collaborates with NYMC to provide support services for caregivers and individuals affected by memory loss.
- Alzheimer's Foundation of America Partner — Collaborative partnership to support individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
- Alzheimer's Poetry Project Partner — Co-sponsors free cultural events through the Memory Arts Cafe.
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Collaborates on educational workshops and is a partner in connecting New Yorkers impacted by dementia to care and services.
- Alzheimer’s Association - NYC Chapter Partner — Partnered through participation in the Alzheimer's Early Detection Alliance initiative.
- American Folk Art Museum Partner — Arts collaboration aimed at enhancing well-being for individuals with memory loss through art engagement.
- Brooklyn Borough President’s office Partner — Co-sponsored the Brooklyn Alzheimer's Research Update event.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Partner — Planned arts collaboration to engage individuals with memory loss through nature-based programming (upcoming).
- Brooklyn Music School Partner — Arts collaboration integrating music programming to support individuals affected by memory loss.
- Brooklyn Music School Partner — Provides classes and programming opportunities for Lotus Club members.
- Caring Kind Partner — Collaborates with NYMC to provide support services for caregivers and individuals affected by memory loss.
- CaringKind - The Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving, NYC Partner — Recognized as a trusted community provider; collaborative relationship to support dementia caregivers in New York City.
- Columbia School of Social Work Partner — Student intern collaboration offering social work field placements focused on dementia and aging services.
- Columbia University Occupational Therapy Partner — Student intern collaboration providing fieldwork opportunities and supporting occupational therapy services for memory care.
- DanceStream Projects Partner — Partnered with New York Memory Center to lead a community dance party through dance and storytelling at the Memory Arts Café.
- Emmanuel Baptist Church Partner — Invited New York Memory Center to present on brain fitness and warning signs of dementia during its Prime Time ministry.
- Heights and Hills Partner — Collaborates with NYMC to provide support services for caregivers and individuals affected by memory loss.
- Heights and Hills Partner — Collaborative partnership to support older adults and caregivers in Brooklyn through integrated service networks.
- Hospital Audiences Incorporated Partner — Ismail Butera has worked with Hospital Audiences Incorporated in his performances at healthcare and nonprofit centers.
- Intrepid Museum Partner — Arts collaboration to provide meaningful engagement for people with memory loss through museum-based experiences.
- Intrepid Museum Partner — Provides classes and programming opportunities for Lotus Club members.
- Jewish Museum Partner — Provides classes and programming opportunities for Lotus Club members.
- Katz School of Occupational Therapy at Yeshiva University Partner — Student intern collaboration supporting occupational therapy training and memory care programming.
- Maimonides Medical Center Partner — Collaborated with Kristen Mallon on the Medical Residency Program and PCTI care education.
- Michael Marcus Partner — Individual donor who contributes in memory of his father, Norman
- New York State Adult Day Services Association Partner — Collaborative partnership; New York Memory Center's Executive Director serves on NYSADSA's Board as Education and Training Chair.
- New York State Office for the Aging Government — Primary source of Alzheimer's-dedicated funding for the organization's programs.
- Northfield Bank Partner — Donated $1,500 to New York Memory Center during the opening of its Brooklyn Heights branch.
- Not specified Partner — Partnerships not explicitly named in the source text
- PSS Circle of Care Partner — Collaborates with NYMC to provide support services for caregivers and individuals affected by memory loss.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Based Engagement as Therapeutic Communicationmethodology: arts_as_therapeutic_communicationBy integrating music, dance, storytelling, and visual arts into programming, the organization enables non-verbal expression and emotional connection, because the arts activate memory and emotional centers and serve as transformative communication tools for individuals with memory challenges.
- Integrated Caregiver Support as Core to Dementia Caremethodology: caregiver-centered_supportBy providing continuous, multidimensional support to caregivers, the organization sustains family caregiving capacity and improves participant outcomes, because caregiver well-being is causally linked to the quality and longevity of care for individuals with memory loss.
- Multidisciplinary, Community-Integrated Support Modelmethodology: multidisciplinary_careBy combining trained staff, community collaboration, transportation access, and early clinical interventions like hearing loss support, the organization improves continuity of care and social inclusion, because holistic, coordinated services address the interconnected medical, emotional, and social needs of individuals with memory loss.
- Person-Centered, Social-Model Day Programmingmethodology: social_model_day_programBy using a social-model approach that is person-centered and tailored to the stage of memory loss, the organization fosters emotional safety, reduces isolation, and sustains engagement, because structured and dignified daily experiences improve quality of life for individuals across the cognitive spectrum.