Purdue Extension-Lake County Offers Alzheimer’s Awareness Programs

Purdue Extension-Lake County says Lake County has the highest incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia out of all counties in Indiana. “There is a growing need for early detection, support, and assistance for residents living in our area,” the news release said. Linda Curley, Purdue University Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide community-based programming in Lake County. A series of four awareness programs will be held this spring/summer at Crown Point, Dyer-Schererville, Griffith-Calumet Township, Hammond, Hobart, Lowell, Merrillville, Munster and Whiting libraries. The titles are listed below. Program length is approximately 1 – 1.5 hours each.
• Session 1: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
• Session 2: Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
• Session 3: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
• Session 4: Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease
Register for these programs by contacting one of the libraries listed here: Schedule for Lake County Library Locations 
For more information, contact Linda Curley via email or call Purdue Extension-Lake County at 219-755-3240.