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Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Workshop

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 1, 2008

Caregivers wanting to better understand how Alzheimer's disease affects relatives or friends can attend a free workshop sponsored by the University of South Florida Suncoast Alzheimer's and Gerontology Center.

"Alzheimer's Disease: What Caregivers Need to Know" will address issues including treatment, communication, troublesome behavior and legal and financial information.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the University Village Retirement Center, 12401 N. 22nd St.

Advanced registration is required. For information, call (813) 974-4355 or 1-800-633-4563.

What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's is a disease that attacks the brain. It is the most common form of dementia: as many as 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease and about 10 million U.S. baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's gets worse over time, and it is fatal.

Source: Alzheimer's Association Web site: www.alz.org

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease

Memory loss

Difficulty performing familiar tasks

Problems with language

Disorientation to time and place

Poor or decreased judgment

Problems with abstract thinking
Misplacing things

Changes in mood or behavior

Changes in personality

Loss of initiative

If you or a loved one are having many of the 10 warning signs, see a doctor to find the cause. Early diagnosis gives you more opportunity to get treatment and plan your future.

Source: Alzheimer's Association Web site: www.alz.org>

National Institute On Aging: www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers

Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org

Alzheimer's Foundation of America: www.alzfdn.org

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alzheimersdisease/alzh...

Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute: www.byrdinstitute.org

Mayo Clinic: www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers/AZ99999

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