By Dr. Ferrell Miller
JC Breakfast Optimists
On May 22, the JC Breakfast Optimist Club met at Jim Clark’s Chevrolet showroom and has their guest speaker Margaret Haden. Margaret is the Manager of Walk To End Alzheimer’s. Margaret said she has “days that are rewarding and some days are hard” because of the work she does with people with the disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association has resources to help and there is a 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Resources include educational programs, support groups, information about research and studies and community resources.
There are 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. These signs include memory loss that disrupts daily life; challenges in planning or solving problems; difficulty completing familiar tasks; confusion with time or place; trouble understanding spatial relationships; new problems with words in speaking or writing; misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps; decreased or poor judgment; withdrawal from work or social activities and changes in mood or personality.
Some ways to slow the development of Alzheimer’s include staying social, keeping the mind active, staying hydrated, having regular health checkups, limiting alcohol, and eating a balanced diet.
For more information or to have Margaret Haden as a speaker the contact information is 785.447.0434 or [email protected].