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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 55 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. 6 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. 150,000 people aged 65 and older in Arizona are living with Alzheimer’s disease.
What are common signs of dementia? 1. Problems with memory and thinking that disrupt daily life. 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems. 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks. 4. Confusion with time or place. 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing. 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. 8. Decreased or poor judgment. 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities, loss of interest in hobbies or activities. 10. Changes in mood or personality.
Join Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and The Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association on June 22nd for a series of hopeful and
helpful programs to promote brain health. Come spend the day with us at The Katie! 7:30 - 8:30am Sunrise Yoga at Reid Park
9:00 - 9:45am
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
10:00 - 11:00am
Café at The Katie—Memory Café
Source: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is- dementia
1:00 - 2:00pm
The Art of Memory - A hands - on art expression Interactive Approaches to Symptom Management
Memory concerns? We are here to help! Call the PCOA Helpline at 520.790.7262 or visit our website to complete a referral form online https://www.pcoa.org/dementiareferral/
2:30 - 3:30pm
For more information or to RSVP please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the - longest - day - 375459 Or contact Nicole Thomas at 520.790.7573 x1739 or NThomas@pcoa.org
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