RUSHVILLE —
“Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics,” a free workshop on Alzheimer’s disease, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 21 at the Area 9 Agency on Aging, 520 S. 9th Street in Richmond.
There is no fee to attend the session, but registration is requested by contacting the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
This program is designed to provide the basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean. Typical aging versus problematic memory changes will be covered as well as descriptions of the various causes of dementia. An overview of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, causes and risk factors, and information on obtaining a diagnosis will also be covered.
Today, more than five million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including 120,000 Hoosiers. Alzheimer’s disease the nation’s sixth leading cause of death. The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias amount to more than $200 billion annually.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s research and support. Having awarded more than $300 million to more than 2,100 scientists, the Alzheimer’s Association is the largest private funder of Alzheimer research. The Association’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information visit www.alz.org/indiana.
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Flatrock celebrating Nursing Home Week
In observance of Nursing Home Week, May 12 to 18, Flatrock River Lodge will host several events, meant to encourage residents, families and other close relatives to “Get personal” with their caregivers. Sharing personal details allows the facility care team to offer a personalized environment, or person-centered care, that is targeted to an individual’s preferences and needs. Thus, this year’s theme is “Team Care: Everyone Pitches In!”
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Senior Screening Wednesday
The Rush County Health Department will hold their next Senior Screening from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 8, at the Rush County Senior Center.
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Full Service Day at Admiral
Admiral Service Station will take you back to the days when your gas was pumped and windshields cleaned for a Relay for Life fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 at Admiral Service Station, South Main St., Rushville.
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Mental Health America in Rush County
Pat Springman, Rita Emsweller and Gloria Bunch, members of Mental Health America in Rush County, along with Donna Holland and her girl scout troop and “Sunny” the clown (Gini Whitaker) recently visited the residents at Miller’s Merry Manor.
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Mental Health America in Rush County and Girl Scouts visit Miller’s Merry Manor
Pat Springman, Rita Emsweller and Gloria Bunch, members of Mental Health America in Rush County, along with Donna Holland and her girl scout troop and “Sunny” the clown (Gini Whitaker) recently visited the residents at Miller’s Merry Manor.
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Mental Health America in Rush County hears about Partners for Progress
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Trauma and Addiction
We hear a lot these days about “trauma” and “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Often we discover that many people who abuse drugs or alcohol also have a history of violence and trauma.
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Heart dangers for women sometimes not obvious
A sharp pain or a tight feeling in the chest, along with shortness of breath . . . By now, most of us have been briefed on the warning signs of a heart attack. But the American Heart Association says those are typical signs of a heart attack in men: for women, they can be different.
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5K run/walk to benefit Autism Awareness
Rushville Mayor Mike Pavey will host a 5K run/walk to benefit charitable organizations. The inaugural event will start at 8:30 a.m. April 27 at Riverside Park Amphitheater.
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American Red Cross training in Rushville
Want to get more involved and give back to your community, but you don’t know where to start?
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