South Manatee Library Alzheimer’s Program Series: "The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease"

The South Manatee Branch Library is pleased to welcome Sue Fox to the library for a four-month series of programs on Alzheimer's disease starting in January. 

Fox, a representative of the Sarasota Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present the following programs (all of which run from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.) 

·        Thursday, January 24, 2013: "The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease." 

·        Wednesday, February 13, 2013: "Managing Challenging Behaviors." 

·        Wednesday, March 27, 2013: "Driving & Dementia" What are the Risks?" 

·        Wednesday, April 17, 2013: "Activities for Persons with Dementia." 

The seventh leading cause of death, over five million Americans suffer from this terrible disease--at an annual cost of some $170 billion. 

The programs are free and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information about Alzheimer's please contact Ms. Fox at the Alzheimer's Association: 941-365-8883. 

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.