Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

ALZHEIMER’S REMAINS UNDETECTED IN MAJORITY OF CASES
As 10 Million Baby Boomers Develop Alzheimer’s,
Early Detection of the Disease Becomes Critical to Future Planning
 
Kearney, Nebraska – Current data suggests that less than 35 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias have a diagnosis of the condition in their medical record (Boise et al., 2004; Boustani et al., 2005; Ganguli et al., 2004; Valcour et al. 2000). 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.
 
Tuesday, August 28, Alexandra Dillon, Associate Director, Alzheimer's Association Great Plains Chapter will present, “Know the 10 Signs:  Early Detection Matters” a free education session.  The session will be from 1:00pm – 2:00pm at the Peterson Senior Activity Center, 2020 W. 11th Street. 
 
“Memory loss that disrupts everyday life such as forgetting recently learned information to the point of asking for the same information over and over or relying on memory aides is not a typical part of aging. It may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Alexandra Dillon, Associate Director at the Great Plains Chapter of theAlzheimer’s Association. “By getting diagnosed late in the progression of the disease, opportunities are being missed to make key decisions about treatment, care and future planning. Being diagnosed early is vital to receiving the best help and care possible. “