MONROE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES TO HOST FREE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

MONROE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES TO HOST FREE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Social Services is hosting four free Alzheimer’s Association educational programs throughout the Florida Keys. Each program is open to the public. 

• Thursday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. at Monroe County Social Services, Tradewinds Plaza, 101491 Overseas Hwy., Suite 4, Key Largo.
• Thursday, Feb. 20 at 12:30 p.m. at Marathon Senior Center, 535 33rd Street.
• Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea Klaus Murphy Center, 1010 Windsor Lane, Key West.
• Friday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Big Pine Key Senior Center, 380 Key Deer Blvd.

To RSVP or for more information, please call 800-272-3900. 

Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that interfere with daily life. The hour-long program will cover the 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.

• Typical age-related changes.
• Common warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
• How to approach someone about memory concerns.
• Early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process.
• Alzheimer’s Association resources.

“Anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s Disease or who may be concerned about themselves or a loved one should definitely attend,” said Sheryl Graham, Monroe County Director of Social Services.

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