Alzheimer's Disease Education By Alzheimer's Association/Lunch and Learn

September 13, 2022 – Shelby County residents and members of the community are invited to attend a Lunch & Learn educational event on the impact of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss in the workplace and on our community. The event will take place at the AgriLife Extension Office on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, beginning at 12 noon.

Houston Draws Experts from Across the Country for National Perspectives on Dementia

Free Symposium will Educate both Healthcare Professionals and Family Caregivers

Alzheimer’s Association – How to Prepare for Hurricane Harvey

August 25, 2017 - Disaster situations, such as a hurricane, can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but they can be especially upsetting and confusing for individuals with dementia.

Families and caregivers of persons with memory disorders need to know how to address the special needs of a person with Alzheimer’s during an emergency. In addition to normal hurricane preparation, the following emergency preparedness guidelines can assist families and caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s.

Plan ahead

1. Make an emergency plan:

Can Treating Sleep Problems Lower Dementia Risk?

– Sleep disordered breathing may be a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s -
– Obstructive sleep apnea accelerates Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers -

Individuals Younger than 65 Years of Age with Alzheimer’s Now Protected Under Silver Alert System

Alzheimer’s Association Legislation Protects Texas Families with Younger-onset Alzheimer’s

New Alzheimer’s Association Survey Reveals Dramatic Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Families

- Lack of appreciation and support stress family relationships, especially among siblings -- American families are unprepared to face the looming Alzheimer’s caregiving, financial crisis -- Almost all agree caregiving should be a group effort, yet two in three caregivers feel alone -

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