Alzheimer's vs. Dementia

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: Norman L. Malone Senior Center
1322 South Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
Date: 8/18/2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Many people use Alzheimer?????????????s disease and dementia interchangeably without a clear distinction between what each word means. This presentation will go over the important difference between the two terms. It will explore the various types of dementias and the science behind Alzheimer?????????????s. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the symptoms of Alzheimer?????????????s disease, the progression of the disease, and the available treatments and medications.

Please RSVP to: Andrea' James 713.314.1373

National Alzheimer?????????????s Plan ????????????? Make Your Voice Count

Area: East Texas
Audience: Professional, Community, Caregiver
Location: Chamber of Commerce
1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin, TX 75901
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Officials creating the National Alzheimer?????????????s Plan need to hear from people like you! Come out to this public forum and tell them what you want to see in a national strategy to help those affected by Alzheimer?????????????s disease.
Contact Name: Mandy Humes
Email: mandy.humes@alz.org
Phone Number: 936.632.9930