With an increasing number of people being impacted by Alzheimer91裸聊视频檚 disease, the Salmon Arm Seniors91裸聊视频� Resource Centre (SRC) had standing room only for a presentation on Understanding Memory Loss.
More than 55 people turned out to hear Dr. Kim Christie explain some warning signs of escalating memory loss, and talk about current research into the disease and other forms of dementia, as well as hope for symptom management and treatment. Through clinical research as the resident neuroscientist at Okanagan Clinical Trials, Christie recognized the growing need for cognitive assessments among the elderly. Her organization offers free memory testing and risk factor swabbing.
With Salmon Arm home to an aging population, the large audience at the event highlights the importance of such presentations.
91裸聊视频淭his amazing turnout shows how the issues of memory loss and dementia are front and centre to people in our community,91裸聊视频� said SRC manager Wendy Fredette. 91裸聊视频淲e were thrilled to see so many people accessing information, and it was a great way to introduce ourselves to some int he community who hadn91裸聊视频檛 been here before.91裸聊视频�
As Alzheimer91裸聊视频檚 is a difficult disease for anyone to navigate, the SRC hosts regular support groups for those carrying for someone with dementia, as well as a new group for those experiencing memory loss themselves.
91裸聊视频淟ike any other condition, early access to information, diagnosis and management can make a world of difference to all involved,91裸聊视频� SRC Day Away co-ordinator Mary Preston stated. 91裸聊视频淥ne of Dr. Christie91裸聊视频檚 recommendations for those who may be experiencing memory loss it to not isolate themselves. Socializing and community is so important to all of us.91裸聊视频�
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The SRC can also provide flyers for the Alzheimer91裸聊视频檚 Society of BC, which has a number of in-person, online and phone resources for education and support around dementia.
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