Alzheimer’s awareness

Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking, and behavior changes that interfere with daily living. During the first workshop session, attendees learned from the local Extension Agent and trained Alzheimer’s Association Community Educator, Jennifer Brown, about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s and what symptoms to look for in themselves and others, as well as tips to approach someone who is experiencing changes in their memory, the benefit of early detection and diagnosis, and more. 

Then ,Lisa Roberts, the Executive Director for the Eastern North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association taught a workshop on Caregiving During the Holidays. This program provided information for caregivers to care for themselves, their loved ones, and about holiday safety all while giving suggestions that may make the holidays more enjoyable for caregivers and their loved ones.

We then ended the program with door prizes which were donated by our vendor organizations. Thanks to the following organizations for setting up a booth at this year’s event: Person County Senior Center, Person Family Medical Dental Center, Person Memorial Hospital, Person County Emergency Services, Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments, Duke Registry for Brain Health, Wellcare, and the Alzheimer’s Association. This event was a joint venture between both the Person and Granville County Extension Offices and our Extension and Community Association (ECA) members. Call 336-599-1195 (Person) or 919-603-1350 (Granville) to get more information on Alzheimer’s or to schedule a workshop for a local group.