Discovering Dementia – Nicole Smith

Description

Over a century after the first recorded case of Alzheimer’s disease,
there is still no known cause or cure. Dementia is a progressive disease.
There are lifestyle choices and treatments that can slow the
progression of cognitive decline if detected in the early stages.
Recognizing the signs of mild cognitive impairment and understanding
the methods of diagnosis and treatment can help people plan for
themselves and their loved ones.
Presenter: Nicole Smith is a daughter and caregiver for three aging
parents. Her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2021. She
wrote a book that outlines how to have conversations and plan
accordingly to avoid chaos in a crisis health situation. Nicole is a
trained Dementia Friends Champion.
Four Tuesday mornings: October 8 th , 15 th , 22 nd and 29 th at 9:00 a.m. in
the Activity Center’s Hopi Room.