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

Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30am at Langley Park Senior Center, 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. Join us for this free workshop to learn:

• 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
• The benefits of early detection
• How to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
• Stages of the disease
• Treatment
• Hope for the future
• Ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help

Please call 800.272.3900 to let us know you’ll be attending.

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