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"Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters" - an Alzheimer's Association workshop

Saturday, April 16 at 10:00am at Easter Seals Serving DC|MD|VA Headquarters, 1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The warning signs of Alzheimerโ€™s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, itโ€™s time to learn the facts.

This free workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimerโ€™s disease and related dementias. The warning signs of Alzheimerโ€™s often are dismissed as side effects of normal aging. Early detection provides a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Topics covered will include:

โ€ข How to tell the difference between Alzheimerโ€™s and typical aging
โ€ข Steps to take if you recognize a warning sign in yourself or someone you know
โ€ข The process to receiving an Alzheimerโ€™s diagnosis
โ€ข Why early detection is crucial

For more information and to register, call us 24/7 at 800.272.3900.

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