Here is a press release from the Alzheimer’s Association announcing a fine program in Fort Atkinson in mid-May:
The Alzheimer’s Association will present a community program entitled “Nourish Your Noggin” on Monday, May 19, 2008 from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at the Fort Atkinson Senior Center, 307 Robert Street in Fort Atkinson. The focus of the program is on maintaining a brain-healthy lifestyle in order to maximize brain function and longevity. The program is free and open to the community.
The program, presented by Jennifer Sterling, Regional Services Coordinator of the Alzheimer’s Association, is ideal for anyone interested in learning about age-related memory changes, techniques to keep the memory sharp, and overall brain wellness.
Pre-registration is required for this complimentary program. Contact Marie Hathaway at the Fort Atkinson Senior Center at 920-563-7773 to register.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers.
The Alzheimer’s Association 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.
Alzheimer’s is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging, it is a progressive and fatal disease. By 2050, experts predict that there will be as many as 16 million Americas living with the disease. One out of eight people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s and nearly one out of every two over age 85 has it.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 2008