The Alzheimer’s Association has issued the following press release:
Community Program on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia
Program to provide specifics and answers
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a community program called “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia” on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Muskego Public Library, S73 W16663 Janesville Road in Muskego. This program is complimentary and open to the public.
The program will answer the questions, “What is Alzheimer’s disease?”, “What are the warning signs?” and “What happens once a diagnosis is made?” Information will also be presented about normal and abnormal memory changes, reversible/irreversible causes of dementia, progression of the disease, when to see a doctor, how to get a diagnosis and available medications and treatment for memory loss.
To register, please contact Judy Gunkel, Regional Services Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association, at 262-424-8819 or via email at judy.gunkel@alz.org.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin provides information, education, and support to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout an 11-county region. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local chapter services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the toll-free, 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.