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Alzheimer's Association workshop "The Basics of Alzheimer's: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease"

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. 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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