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PALM COAST -- Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior with symptoms usually developing slowly and worsening over time.
Such symptoms can become severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases, with the majority of people diagnosed being 65 years old and older.
But there is help. The Alzheimer’s Resource Council is offering a free memory screening at Visiting Angels in Palm Coast from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Attendees are asked to make an appointment by calling 386-446-7874. The screening will be held at Visiting Angels in Palm Coast, located at 185 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite No. 5 (across from Walmart).
“Memory screenings are important in detecting Alzheimer’s early,” said Medwin Nazif, president of The Alzheimer’s Resource Council and director/co-owner of Visiting Angels. “The screenings are open to anyone with memory issues.”
“Memory screenings are important in detecting Alzheimer’s early,” said Medwin Nazif, president of The Alzheimer’s Resource Council and director/co-owner of Visiting Angels. “The screenings are open to anyone with memory issues.”
The Alzheimer’s Resource Council of Flagler County, a 501C3 non-profit organization, was established in September 2008 for the purpose of providing services and support to Flagler County residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders.
Since October 2008, the council has conducted support groups for patients and caregivers. These groups are facilitated by master level social workers who have knowledge and expertise with both memory disorders and the challenges of being a caregiver. It also sponsors educational workshops.
Presenters from many different backgrounds share information through the Alzheimer’s Resource Council of Flagler County, which in turn helps families develop plans and techniques to better care for themselves as well as their loved ones.