Success StoryTen Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s



Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Author: Kate Thompson

Planning Unit: Campbell County CES

Major Program: Aging-General

Plan of Work: Family & Consumer Sciences Education - Improve Physical and Mental Health

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In Kentucky, 75,000 people aged 65 years or older are living with Alzheimer’s, and that| number will continue to get larger with each year (Alzheimer’s Association, 2022).  The financial hardship of Alzheimer’s cost $277 billion in 2018.  Early detection for dementia is vital because it can provide a person a better chance of benefiting from treatment.  Therefore, the Campbell County Extension Service collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Association to teach the class-10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.   

The Campbell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent taught 70 participants the Alzheimer’s Association’s 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s class. The following topics were discussed during the program: 10 signs for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, tips that enhance healthy aging, and awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association and its resources.  A PowerPoint presentation and video testimonials were used during the presentation.  End of the program written evaluations showed the following:

  1. 100% of the participants increased their understanding of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. 
  2. 100% said they gained more knowledge about the resources you can utilize through the Alzheimer’s Association.  
  3. 100% said they understood the benefits of early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. 
  4. 90% said the program taught them how to recognize the difference between typical age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.

One participant stated, “Excellent program-good information to take home and refer to when needed.”






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