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6th Annual Free Memory Screening Day
The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation will host the 6th Annual Free Memory Screening Day, November 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road in Tucson.
Statistics show that one out of every eight people 65 and older has Alzheimer's disease, and for those over the age of 85, this number jumps to almost one out of every two. When baby boomers reach 65 in 2011, these numbers will skyrocket and an epidemic will be upon us. This sobering statistic makes the need for early screening and detection imperative for all adults.
Simple signs of forgetfulness like not recalling where you parked your car, or why you went into a room can be indicative of a larger problem. Whether you have even the slightest concerns about your memory or you want to establish a baseline record of your perfect memory, you should participate in this free National Memory Screening Day on November 17.
This free event, now in its sixth year, coincides with National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, which takes place during November. This year, approximately 2,000 sites nationwide will provide free memory screenings and information about Alzheimer's disease, successful aging and local resources.
All individuals concerned about memory loss can participate in the free, confidential 15 minutes screenings that consist of questions and tasks to assess memory function. Screenings will be available in English and Spanish.
These comprehensive screenings help to determine the need for a complete follow-up exam by a physician.
"All Seniors should take this potentially devastating disease very seriously. Much like you would have screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure or diabetes you should take 10 minutes out of your day to be screened for Alzheimer's as well," said Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., Medical Director of the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation.
Additional information and resources for seniors will also be available at the screening.
Last year more than 100 Tucsonans were screened, and more than 20,000 were screened at 700 locations nationwide as part of National Memory Screening Day.
About the ARPF: established in 1993 by Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation is committed to preventing, delaying the onset, and slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease through an integrative or holistic medical program, which includes clinical research studies with the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA.
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