FACTS about Alzheimer's Disease

Early warning signs...
   Y trouble remembering recent events
   Y difficulty performing familiar tasks
   Y loss of interest in things once enjoyed
   Y personality change
  Y impaired judgment
   Y difficulty finding the right words                                      Pledging Allegiance to the Flag
   Y trouble following directions

In the United States...
   Y over 27,000 people in metropolitan New Orleans live with Alzheimer's Disease
   Y Alzheimer's is currently the third most expensive disease in the United States
   Y an estimated 19 million people are providing personal care for loved ones afflicted with AD
   Y approximately 10% of those over 65 are affected by Alzheimer's Disease
   Y nearly 50% of adults 85 and older have Alzheimer's Disease
   Y the stress on family members and caregivers can affect their lives physically,
         emotionally, and socially

Angel Program provides for your loved one...
   Y socialization
   Y strength & mobility exercises
   Y nutritious lunches, snacks
   Y recreation
   Y music
   Y arts & crafts
  

for you and your family...
   Y time for renewal
   Y support groups
   Y counseling
   Y education
   Y newsletter

   "If only I had a little time to take care of my own needs..."

Sometimes you just can't do it all by yourself.    

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