Headway of Western New York Hosts Annual Spring Fundraiser

What : Headway of Western New York 17th Annual Spring Gala, Fired Up at the Foundry When : Thursday, May 19, from 6 to 9 p.m.                   Where :     Foundry Suites, 1738 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo       

People Inc. Receives 2-Year Grant to Benefit Life Quality Coaching Program

Funds Continue to Support Individuals with Disabilities, Goals for Independence May 12, 2016: People Inc., Western New York’s largest health and human services agency, has been awarded a 2-year grant from the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation to support adolescents and young adults

Memory Loss Presentation Hosted in Grand Island

People Inc. Marigold Senior Living will host a presentation for caregivers and those who want to learn more about memory loss called "The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease," on Thursday, May 19, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 3026 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island.  Memory loss is not a normal part of aging. Learn the facts at this free educational program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter. To register, call 1-800-272-3900.  Apartment tours will also be available. For independent seniors age 62 or older, People Inc. Marigold Senior Living apartments include a living room, one bedroom, kitchen with appliances and accessible bathroom. Monthly rent is based on income and some utilities are included. The apartment building includes a furnished community room, laundry facilities, 24-hour on-call building services and group transportation to grocery stores. Tenants are welcome to have a small pet. Service coordinators are available to provide connections to services as needed by tenants at no extra charge. For those who like to remain active, there are a variety of activities held throughout the year. For more information about People Inc. Marigold Senior Living, call 716.773.0907.   People Inc. provides programs and services to more than 12,000 people with special needs, their families and seniors throughout Western New York and Rochester. Since 1970, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity. To learn more, visit people-inc.org. Like us on Facebook at People Inc. and follow us on Twitter @PeopleIncNews .

Memory Loss Day Program Accepting Participants

Participants are being accepted for People Inc.’s Seniors Unlimited, a social day program that meets the needs of adults who have developed dementia or memory loss, which may have been caused by Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease or other illnesses. The program provides caregivers w

New Exhibit Focusing on Down syndrome to be Unveiled

April 29, 2016: According to the National Down Syndrome Society, there are more than 350,000 people living with Down syndrome in the United States. It is one of the most recognizable chromosomal conditions in the world. “In Celebration of Down Syndrome,” an exciting new exhibit at the M

People Inc. Promotes Lisa D. Newman to Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Director

April 25, 2016: People Inc. recently promoted Lisa D. Newman to program director. Newman will be responsible for overseeing New York State’s Region 15 for the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, which recruits, trains and supports over 65 volunteer Ombudsmen who serve as resident advocates in s

People Inc. Pine Senior Living Presents Pet Therapy Benefits and Apartment Open House

People Inc. Pine Senior Living presents Pet Therapy Benefits and Apartment Open House on Thursday, April 28, from 3 to 6 p.m., with the presentation at 4 p.m., at 6231 Tonawanda Creek North, Lockport (off Transit Road near Millersport Highway). Apartment tours and refreshments will be available.&nb

People Inc. Hosting Two Open Interview Events

April 22, 2016: People Inc. is hiring qualified candidates to assist individuals with disabilities with personal care, household duties and recreational activities so they can live as independently as possible. Two Open Interview Days will be held during the month of May:  Thursday, May 5 from

Artist Nancy Hall to Present “All Things Are Possible” as part of Dialogues on disABILITY Speaker Series

As part of its Dialogues on disABILITY Speaker Series, the Museum of disABILITY History will host artist Nancy Hall to present “All Things Are Possible,” on Saturday, April 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 3826 Main Street, Buffalo. Hall’s story is one of hope, strength and determinatio