Alzheimer's Association to Offer Free Program For Those Coping With Memory Loss

The Alzheimer’s Association will be offering a free workshop for people coping with early memory loss in August at the Dedham Medical Associates.

The workshop will cater to those recently diagnosed with memory loss, their families and friends. The event is designed to help participants better understand diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontal-temporal dementia and related disorders.

The discussion will cover resources and medical and non-medical treatments for those with memory loss.

“More than 5 million people Americans have Alzheimer’s, a number that is expected to triple as baby boomers age,” said Nicole McGurin, Director of Clinical Services at the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter. “We do not have a cure, but we do know there are actions people can take to improve the quality of life with Alzheimer’s.”

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dedham Medical Associates on 1 Lyons Street in Dedham.

To register or for more information call 800.272.3900.