Health & Fitness
Alzheimer's Association town hall on memory loss on June 22
Town hall provides information on the impact of memory loss in the African American community and how to promote cognitive health
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore becomes a classroom on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m., when the Alzheimer’s Association hosts the African American Town Hall on Memory Loss. The museum is located at 830 East Pratt Street.
“The museum is the perfect venue for a teach-and-learn conversation about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia on the African American community,” says Marlyn Taylor, diversity and inclusion program manager for the Greater Maryland Chapter. To encourage participation, the event is free to attend but registration is required at bit.ly/ALZ0622 or by calling the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
“We will provide information about available Alzheimer’s Association services as well as gather assessment from attendees on what services are needed in their communities,” says Taylor. “Attendees can get answers about caregiving and how to participate in clinical trials.”
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The impact of Alzheimer’s disease
More than six million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia in the U.S. and more than 110,000 people live in Maryland. Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s sixth leading cause of death, killing more people each year than breast cancer and prostate cancer COMBINED. The disease impacts African Americans at twice the rate as whites.
“June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and attendees will learn how to make lifestyle changes that promote cognitive health." says Taylor.
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Attendees who arrive at the museum between 12 and 1:45 p.m. can take a self-guided tour of the musem.
“We encourage anyone who is affected by Alzheimer’s or provides care to someone living with the disease to attend,” says Taylor.
Information about Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The 24/7 Helpline, 800.272.3900, provides information on care and support.
