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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





For more information, call us 24/7 at 800.272.3900 or email us
at ProgramNCA@alz.org

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