FREE Alzheimer’s Screening at South Manatee Library

he South Manatee Branch Library is pleased to welcome a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association to the library on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 starting at 1:00 p.m.

Sue Fox, Program Specialist with the Sarasota Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, will present free memory screening at the library between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Due to the expected popularity of this screening event, those who would like to participate are asked to call ahead and schedule a screening time. Appointments will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis; please call the library at 755-3892 to reserve a spot.

Affecting over five million Americans and their loved ones, Alzheimer’s Disease is the seventh leading cause of death in this country. The economic toll is also staggering, estimated at some $170 billion annually.

The South Manatee Branch Library is located at 6081 26th Street West in Bradenton, Florida. For more information, please call the library at 941-755-3892.

For general information about the Manatee County Public Library System, visit us on the web at www.mymanatee.org/library.