 Home | Recent News | Arkansas City | Just Ask The Alzheimers Expert 01 Nov 2010 ‘Just Ask’ the Alzheimer’s expert at Arkansas City Presbyterian ManorAlzheimer’s disease is a growing concern because the numbers are growing. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and it is now the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. It costs the country $172 billion a year. Do you have questions about the disease? Amy Siple, associate professor at Newman University, will present a free talk, “Understanding Alzheimer’s” Nov. 5 at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. With a master’s in nursing and a family nurse practitioner license, Siple has the credentials and experience to present credible information. Topics will include: - What is Alzheimer’s?
- Who’s at risk?
- What are the latest treatments?
- How do you interact with someone who has Alzheimer’s?
- What is the caregiver experiencing?
- What resources are out there to help caregivers?
This is the latest in a series of free informational programs from Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. Its “Just Ask” speaker series presents information and encouragement for seniors’ healthy lifestyles. “Understanding Alzheimer’s” is Friday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m., at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, 1711 N. Fourth. RSVP to Senior Living Counselor Abby Dickey at
620-442-8700. Light refreshments will be served.
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