Levindale Town Center Speaker Series: The ABCs of Alzheimer’s Disease

You may witness a parent or a spouse becoming confused and frustrated while attempting a simple task. Is it a sign of dementia, or is he or she just having a bad day? Learning about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can help you maintain clarity and calm as you begin to notice these changes; knowledge can help you weather an unfortunate diagnosis down the line (if need be). That’s why the monthly Town Center Presents speaker series at Levindale is hosting a talk on the ABCs of Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will learn the basics about this disease, including the symptoms associated with it, its risk factors and treatments. For instance, did you know that high blood pressure and diabetes (as well as age and genetics) can play a role in developing Alzheimer’s? Did you know that (according to the Alzheimer’s Association) more than 5 million Americans live with this condition and that ...