Presentation organized by the Alzheimer's Association – New Mexico Section

ALBUQUERQUE, MN – Families facing Alzheimer's will have access to a free course in Las Cruces, New Mexico, offered by the Alzheimer's Section, New Mexico Chapter.

"The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease" is a free presentation from the Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter, which will be held from 2pm to 3pm. Wednesday, September 19th. The event will be held at Crossroads In-Home Care, 189 Pl. Howard, Las Cruces, NM, 88001. The course is free and open to all citizens of Las Cruces and surrounding communities.

To register or for more information, contact Alexis Ramirez, 800-272-3900 or [email protected]. The event is free. (For directions call 575-647-3868.)

"The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease" is designed primarily as an introduction for non-professional or family caregivers who are looking for basic knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and an overview of the support resources available in their area; to better understand how to care for their loved one or their beneficiary. It will provide caregivers with information on basic programs provided by the New Mexico Section of the Alzheimer's Association, descriptions of other classes of education it provides across the state, all for free.

Class sizes are limited and they fill up quickly.

The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease is increasing – and growing rapidly. Today, 5.7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, including about 200,000 under 65 years old. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly one in three seniors who die each year has Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.

Every 65 seconds, a person in the United States develops dementia related to Alzheimer's disease. In 2050, a person in the United States will develop Alzheimer's dementia every 33 seconds. The same year, nearly 14 million people will have the disease.

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease is devastating not only in people with the disease but also in whole families. In our own country, 39,000 new Mexicans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. They are cared for by 107,000 unpaid caregivers, many of whom are members of their own families.

The Alzheimer's Association is the largest and most influential non-profit funder in the world in the field of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Currently, the Association's active investment in research totals nearly $ 110 million in 19 countries.

Cognitive decline is a strong indicator of future dementia and, according to figures published by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, it is a growing burden in New Mexico. In 2016, 12.5% ​​(or 1 in 8) of new Mexicans aged 45 and older report that confusion or memory loss occurs more often or worsens ("subjective cognitive decline"); 33% of those who have memory problems live alone and for those with memory problems that worsen, 58.2% say they have created "functional difficulties". Nearly 54% of people with memory problems did not talk to their doctor or health care provider. If you think you have memory problems, talk to your doctor.

If you need help, call us. Our 24/7 phone support service is available any time, day or night, for help or information: 1-800-272-3900.

The Alzheimer's Section in New Mexico offers many free services and resources to caregivers and families facing the disease: support groups, care consultations, respite, educational presentations, safety programs, information and referral, etc. .

We have five branches in the state: Albuquerque (main office), Santa Fe (northeastern New Mexico), Farmington (northwestern New Mexico), Roswell (southeastern New Mexico) and Las Cruces (southwestern New Mexico). All offices can be contacted by calling 1-800-272-3900.

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