Senator Hannon's Free Alzheimer's Seminar to Take Place on Thursday

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) reminds residents that his 2013 Alzheimer’s Seminar will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Bethpage Public Library (47 Powell Avenue).

“Alzheimer’s Disease is reaching epidemic proportions, and new reports indicate  a shortage of caregivers for seniors and a lack of support for those who need to look after aging family members,” Hannon said in a release.  “I’m hosting an informative seminar which will address this and other aspects of this disease.”

Hannon said that the guest speaker of the event is Dr. Alan Mazurek, who will discuss important topics related to Alzheimer’s.

“As a Board Certified Neurologist and Assistant Clinical Professor in practice for over 25 years, Dr. Mazurek brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area," Hannon said. 

Hannon’s other guest speaker will be Tracey Kuczinski, who has been in the field of geriatrics for over 15 years, first as an Occupational Therapy Assistant working with seniors to achieve their rehabilitative goals, then as a Patient Advocate assisting seniors in their time of crisis while in hospitals and rehab settings. 

Topics will include: the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s, what part of memory loss is age related and what memory loss you should be worried about, who you should see if you suspect someone is suffering from Alzheimer’s, medications that can help, what can be done to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s, what kind of quality of life someone suffering from Alzheimer’s can expect, and types of living accommodations available to them, and much, much more.

“Alzheimer's disease is one form of ‘dementia’ that gradually gets worse over time.  It affects memory, thinking, and behavior,” said Hannon. “Memory impairment, as well as problems with language, decision-making ability, judgment, and personality, are necessary features for the diagnosis.” 

Reservations are necessary, and can be made by calling Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700 or by visiting www.kemphannon.com (look under “events”).