Rotary hears about Alzheimer’s

Rotary hears about Alzheimer’s

Walk to End Alzheimer’s manager Mallory Thompson discussed the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on South Georgia families and the importance of early detection, education, and support at the Rotary Club’s April 7 meeting.  Alzheimer’s disease is a specific, progressive brain disease and the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases. The Alzheimer’s Association works in the region through care consultations, support groups, comm…