• Alzheimer’s Disease Support Groups 800-272-3900 www.communityresourcefinder.org To find a support group, go to website above, click on “Programs and Events” and enter your
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY: Transportation Services
• Bri-Pen Senior Rides Town of Penfield, 1985 Baird Road, Penfield, NY 14526 • 585-340-8674 www.penfield.org/detail_T12_R239.php Provides rides to medical appointments within Monroe County, to Brighton’s and
RESOURCE DIRECTORY: Volunteering
• Al Sigl Community of Agencies 1000 Elmwood Ave., Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-442-4102 www.alsigl.org Collaborative community network that fosters community awareness and philanthropic
RESOURCE DIRECTORY: Wigs
ª Grasta’s Beauty & Wig Studio 409 Parma Center Road, Hilton, NY 14468 • 585-392-7823 www.grastasBeatuyandWigStudio.com Grasta’s helps individuals with chemotherapy, radiation, psoriasis, alopecia, diabetes, menopause,
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