The Alzheimer's Foundation of America's (AFA) announced today that 24 leading professional and trade groups are supporting its 8th annual National Memory Screening Day on November 16.
Supporters include organizations across a range of disciplines, such as the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Pharmacists Association, American Geriatrics Society, and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
On National Memory Screening Day, qualified healthcare professionals provide free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials about memory concerns, successful aging and local resources. The face-to-face screening, which consists of a series of questions and tasks, will be available at thousands of venues nationwide, including senior centers, pharmacies, assisted living facilities and doctors' offices.
The test results do not represent a diagnosis, and screeners encourage those with below-normal scores as well as those who still have concerns to pursue a full medical exam.
Some memory problems can be readily treated, such as those caused by vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems. Other memory problems might result from causes that are not currently reversible, such as Alzheimer's disease.
"National Memory Screening Day offers the opportunity to engage people across the country in a crucial conversation about cognitive health. It's so important to break through the stigma and denial associated with Alzheimer's disease and other memory problems, and empower individuals to be proactive if they have memory concerns," said Eric J. Hall, AFA's president and chief executive officer.
AFA is encouraging community organizations and healthcare professionals to sign up to be host sites for this event. For more information or to register, call 866.232.8484 or e-mail info@nationalmemoryscreening.org.
THE GEM Center has participated in National Memory Screening Day for the last 4 years and will be providing this service in Dare County on November 16th, Location TBA, contact Gail Sonnesso, MS at 480-3354 or email gsonnesso@gmail.com to register.
Gail E Sonnesso M.S.
Executive Director
The GEM Center, Inc.
Where Group Respite is Therapeutic for both our Participants, and their Families.
(252) 480-3354
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