Alzheimer’s Association to Host Virtual Presentations
Alzheimer’s Association to Host Virtual Presentations
The Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota will offer two, free, virtual presentations across the state during the month of June. To register for the events, call 800-272-3900.
The first presentation, 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, will be staged Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST)/6 p.m. Mountain.
The free one-hour program explores typical age-related changes; describes common signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia; offers tips for how to approach someone about memory concerns; explains the importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis; details possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process and identifies helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia will be presented Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. CST/6 p.m. Mountain
The free one-hour program explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.; examines what happens in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s; details the risk factors for and three general stages of the disease; identifies FDA-approved treatments available to treat some symptoms; looks ahead to what’s on the horizon for Alzheimer’s research, and offers helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.
