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Memory
screening for Seniors eases anxiety about memory loss
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/
-- If you are worried about your memory, there is a quick, painless
and FREE way to learn whether or not your concerns are valid. Anyone
concerned about memory problems or interested in memory care is
invited to participate in National Memory Screening Day on Tuesday,
November 14.
Now in its fourth year, hundreds of organizations
nationwide join with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to
provide free memory screenings and education about the disease,
successful aging and local resources.
National Memory Screening Day
coincides with National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in
November. On Tuesday, November 14, Institute on Aging (IOA) will
hold memory screenings in San Francisco at IOA's Ruth Ann Rosenberg
Adult Day Health Center, 3330 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. IOA is also conducting screenings in San Mateo and
Palo Alto. For more information, call (415) 750-4111 or visit
www.IOAging.org.
"Institute on Aging has been
providing innovative services for older adults for over two
decades," says Dr. Werdegar, IOA's President. "It is an important
extension of our services to make our expertise in Alzheimer's
disease and memory care accessible to our community by providing
these free screenings. Anyone concerned about changes in memory or
other intellectual functions should get screened." Warning signs
include forgetfulness about names and events, asking repetitive
questions, loss of verbal or written skills, confusion, and erratic
mood swings.
The non-invasive screening
consists of questions and tasks that assess memory. It takes about
ten minutes and is administered by a qualified healthcare
professional. The screening could indicate whether someone should
follow up with a complete exam. It is not used to diagnose any
illness and does not replace consultation with a qualified
professional. As a follow-up to a screening, comprehensive medical
exams may reveal that the person is suffering from a reversible
condition, such as a vitamin deficiency or thyroid problem, or from
an irreversible disorder like Alzheimer's disease.
More information about National
Memory Screening Day and a list of screening sites can be found at
www.nationalmemoryscreening.org. The non-profit Institute on Aging (www.IOAging.org)
is a leader in innovative services for seniors. Since its inception
20 years ago as a first-of-its-kind program in geriatrics and adult
day health care, the IOA continues to pioneer programs, research,
and education to assist older adults to live independently in the
community. The IOA's award winning programs have earned it a
national reputation for excellence in senior services. The IOA's
future home, 3575 Geary Boulevard, will be a new model for senior
services. Providing affordable housing, health care and community
programs to help San Francisco's future senior citizens enjoy the
"grandeur and exquisiteness of old age."
Source:
Institute on Aging