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Alzheimer's Association, Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics

This program is designed to help you understand the difference between normal age-related memory changes and more serious memory problems that should be evaluated by a medical professional. Other topics that will be covered include the common causes of memory loss, risk factors, and the importance of an accurate diagnosis.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Center For Education, Rom G-34 (Ground floor)

Call 815.744.0804 to register or www.alz.org/illinois

About the Alzheimer's Association- Greater Illinois Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter serves 68 counties in Illinois with offices in Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. Today, the Greater Illinois Chapter serves the more than a half million Illinois residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease throughtoutour chapter area, including 210,000 people with the disease.

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