QUINCY – Practically 12% of Gadsden County residents over 65 are presently dwelling with Alzheimer’s illness, a progressive and deadly mind illness that impacts reminiscence, considering and conduct.
Black communities are particularly impacted, with one nationwide examine exhibiting 19% of Black adults age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s as in comparison with 10% of white older adults.
To raised tackle the necessity in Gadsden County, on Tuesday, April 19, the Alzheimer’s Affiliation will host a digital group discussion board and two Mind Bus stops.
“Black communities are feeling the burden of this illness however there’s a hesitancy to speak about it or ask for assist, ” stated Audrey Coachman, program supervisor for the Alzheimer’s Affiliation Central and North Florida Chapter. “The one means we will tackle the disaster in Gadsden county and Florida is that if we take steps to know what this illness appears like and the way it impacts our family members. I hope residents take the time to attend the digital program and go to the Mind Bus.”
The digital discussion board will assist residents higher perceive Alzheimer’s and different dementia, establish methods to assist the Gadsden County group and study extra about care and assist sources. To register, name 800-272-3900 or go to bit.ly/3wLlB6w.
Visitor audio system embody:
- Keith Gibson, Director of Range, Fairness, and Inclusion, Analysis Champion, State of Florida, Alzheimer’s Affiliation
- Sherri Sutton-Johnson, DrPH, MSN-ED, RN, CCHW, Director of Nursing Schooling, Board of Nursing
- Sonnie Mayewski, MSW, LCSW, Reminiscence Dysfunction Clinic Coordinator, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
- Shynequria Williams-McNealy, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
The occasion will embody two stops by the Alzheimer’s Affiliation Mind Bus, an outreach initiative involving two autos that journey the state offering dementia schooling and sources to underserved communities.
Mind Bus stops embody:
- Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 10 a.m.-noon. Deal with: 1001 W Washington St, Quincy, FL 3235
- TMH Doctor Companions, 1- 3:30 pm. Deal with: 178 LaSalle Leffall Drive, Quincy, Florida 32351
Greater than 6 million People reside with Alzheimer’s illness. Florida has the second-highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s in America with an estimated 580,000 residents presently battling the illness. The Alzheimer’s Affiliation Central and North Florida Chapter serves 43 counties with schooling and assist, in addition to elevating funds for essential analysis. For extra data name 800-272-3900 or go to ALZ.org/CNFL.
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