September Monthly Member Meeting
Our September monthly Member Meeting, sponsored by Palmetto Health will feature Dr. Sollman, a neuropsychologist, who will present on Alzheimer's, aging and movement disorders, and a delicious lunch will be provided by J Peters.
Did you know?
* Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
* While the majority of people with Alzheimer's are 65 and older, approximately 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 have younger-onset Alzheimer's disease.
* Alzheimer's can strike people in their 30s, 40s and 50s. This is called younger-onset Alzheimer's (also referred to as early onset).
* 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
* 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's and by 2050 this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million.
* Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops the disease.
* At this time, there is no treatment to cure, delay or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
*indicates information found on www.alz.org (Alzehimers Association)
With these startling statistics, it is easy to infer that all of us will be touched by this disease in our lifetime in some way.
We hope that you can join us for this informative luncheon!