Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary to host Alzheimer’s and Dementia Event
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary is hosting an event to help better the understanding of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The event, in conjunction with Inclusive Wellness Initiative, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 23, at emPowerU, located at 518 S. 6th St.
Anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease, whether you have a personal connection or simply wish to be better informed, is welcome to attend.
“This is vital information to help educate us on how to watch for signs,” said July Vaughn, the representative for the Auxiliary’s Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliary’s District One. “There is too much underreporting. The more information we can share is good for everyone.”
Brenda Grerr, the program director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter and William Beachum III with Mosaic Life Care, will both present information at the event.
Topics will include basic information about causes of Alzheimer’s disease, common misconceptions about the condition, support resources for caregivers, what to expect at appointments and potential ways to minimize risk factors.
The event is free, although organizers request that those interested register, as space is limited.
Registration can be found at mlcfoundation.com/understanding-alzheimers. For more information, call Christina Lund, the Mosiac Life Care Foundation Director of Regional Relations, at (816) 271-7180.