Cumberland Brain Fair Hopes To Boost Cognitive Longevity
Alzheimer’s Tennessee hosting a Brain Health Fair Wednesday to improve cognitive longevity among older residents. Regional Director Melanie Hendricks said the event coincides with Brain Health Awareness Month to encourage the public to adopt healthy practices that may slow the progression of dementia. Hendricks said the organization aims to provide a variety of resources that […]
Upper Cumberland Alzheimer’s Advocates Lobby Legislators
Upper Cumberland representatives from Alzheimer’s Tennessee went to the capital Wednesday to request legislative support on three key bills. Plateau Regional Director Melanie Hendricks said a bill that would elevate the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability to the cabinet level was a priority. She said this would give advocates a seat at the table […]
Increased Alzheimer’s Cases Stem From Better Awareness, Leading To More Diagnoses
An upward trend of Alzheimer’s cases comes from more adults reaching age 65 and older. Alzheimer’s Tennessee Cumberland Offices Regional Director Lynn Drew said the trend is also influenced by a greater public awareness of the disease. “I think that there’s less of a stigma these days,” Drew said. “So just more education, people are […]
Make Alzheimer’s A Memory This Saturday In Algood
Decorate your cars and join the parade to make Alzheimer’s a memory this Saturday in Algood. Alzheimers Tennessee typically hosts a walking event, but COVID made the organization rethink this year’s fundraiser. Regional Director Lynn Drew said a parade can help achieve the organization’s fund raising goal. “We are seeing a greater need for services […]
