SEBASTIAN — While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, a fatal brain disease that gets worse over time and causes changes in memory, thinking and reasoning, early detection and diagnosis is critical to ensuring the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s have the power to plan their own healthcare and future.
Join us for the award winning program “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” on either Nov. 2 or Nov. 6.
In 2008, Early Detection Matters was selected as the winner in the American Express Members Project competition. The public recognizes the urgency of early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
With the help of the $1.5 million award from American Express, the Alzheimer’s Association has implemented a national education campaign.
The Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters campaign will promote public understanding of the disease, increase awareness of the benefits of Alzheimer’s early detection, and increase the number of people talking to their doctors about warning signs.
The first date of Nov. 2 will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. at the North Indian River County Library, which is located at 1001 Sebastian Blvd. in Sebastian.
The second date of Nov. 6 will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Indian River County Main Library, which is located at 1600 21st St. in Vero Beach.
Please call (800) 272-3900 to RSVP.
For more information on the benefits of early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, please visit the Alzheimer’s Association at www.Alz.org/10signs or call the toll-free line at (800) 272-3900.
