Community Corner
Alzheimer’s Association workshop “The Basics of Alzheimer’s: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease”
Audience:
Anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related
dementias.
This
workshop is perfect for community presentations, corporate employee wellness
meetings, support group programming and more.
Overview:
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. If you
or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time
to learn the facts.
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Topics
covered include:
• Symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other
types of dementia
• How Alzheimer’s affects the brain
• Causes and risk factors
• How to find out if it’s Alzheimer’s disease
• The benefits of early detection
• How to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
• Stages of the disease
• Treatment
• Hope for the future
• Ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help
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