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| 2013 - Ten Warning Signs/Understanding Alzheimer’s disease | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2013.1) | 21 |
Number of participants who can explain the importance of early detection |
| 2013.2) | 21 |
Number of participants who can explain the benefits of early diagnosis |
| 2013.3) | 21 |
Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia |
| 2013.4) | 0 |
Number of participants who can describe typical age-related memory, thinking or behavior changes |
| 2013.5) | 0 |
Number of participants who feel more confident in managing their current situation |
| 2013.6) | 0 |
Number of participants who can discuss tips for approaching someone about memory concerns |
Author: LaToya Drake
Major Program: Ten Warning Signs/Understanding Alzheimer’s disease
71,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Kentucky. As the population of older Kentuckians grows in the state this public health crisis will increasingly affect all Kentucky families. Family and Consumer Sciences Agents in Barren and Warren Counties partnered to present Living Well with Alzheimer’s across South Central Kentucky to the community residents. Agents collaborated with Alzheimer's Association, WBKO Television- Bowling Green, WPBM Proclaim Chr
