Events
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's
November 2, 2017
6:00 PM - 7:30 AM
11700 Pebble Hills, El Paso, TX, 79936
- Venue:
- St. Mark CC - Room Bartholomew
- Admission:
- Free Admission
- Website:
- http://alz.org/westtexas/in_my_community_64300.asp
- Website:
- http://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
- Contact Name:
- Luciana Murillo
- Contact E-mail Address:
- lmurillo@alz.org
- Contact Phone Number:
- 915-544-1799 Ext. 8020
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.
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