National Memory Screening Day

Event Date: 
November 17, 2009 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Event Location: 
Library

National Memory Screening Day
sponsored by St. Thomas More and Senior Helpers
Tuesday, November 17
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
STM Library


Who Should be Screened? 
Memory screenings make sense for anyone concerned about memory loss or experiencing warning signs of dementia, whose family and friends have noticed changes in them, or who believe they are at risk due to  a family history of Alzheimer's disease or a related illness. Screenings also are appropriate for anyone who does not have a concern right now, but who wants to establish a base line score for comparison in the future. It's also good to take a look where you were last year and compare to this year. 
The following questions might help you decide. If you answer "yes" to any of them, you might benefit from a memory screening. 




  • Am I becoming more forgetful?


  • Do I have trouble concentrating?


  • Do I have difficulty performing familiar tasks?


  • Do I have trouble recalling words or names in conversations?


  • Do I sometimes forget where I am?


  • Have family or friends told me that I am repeating questions or saying the same thing over and over again?


  • Am I misplacing things more often?


  • Have I become lost when walking or driving in a familiar neighborhood?

Note: A memory screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and does not replace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare professional.


 


 

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