Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, with approximately 5.8 million Americans living with this disease. That number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by 2060, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Learn how to recognize the common signs of Alzheimer’s disease from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Aug. 19 when the Learn Laugh & Love series continues with a hybrid online and in-person presentation, “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.”
Participants will also learn how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. The program is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter.
This free program will be presented in person at the MAC Room at The J, 5801 W 115th St., Overland Park, or online via Zoom. To attend in person, participants must register by calling The Heritage Center at The J at (913) 327-8042. Register for the virtual event, at jfskc.org. After registering for the online event, a Zoom link for joining the presentation will be sent.
The Learn Laugh & Love series is sponsored by Jewish Family Services and The Heritage Center at The J. For questions, please contact Susie Hurst, JFS director of family life education, at .
