Library to host Alzheimer’s, financial planning seminar

Alzheimer’s is the most numerous cognitive disease that affects 60 percent of dementia cases among people 65 years and older.

This disease attacks the brain’s nerve cells resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills and behavioral changes. The Collierville Burch Library and Mid-South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are hosting a health series about the disease this September.

The first session, “Basics of Alzheimer’s disease,” will be Sept. 16, from 4:305:30 p.m. in the library’s Halle Room. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are not a normal part of aging. Miriam E. Clay, manager for programs and education at the Alzheimer’s Association, will provide valuable information about memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. On Sept. 19, part one of “Legal and Financial Planning” will be 3:30-4:30 p.m. The second part of “Legal and Financial Planning” will be Sept. 30, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., also inside the Halle Room.

“Legal & Financial Planning” is a two session workshop, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, for anyone who would like to know more about what legal and financial issues to consider and how to put plans in place. Blake Dorsett, financial adviser and volunteer at the Alzheimer’s Association, is looking for people to understand the importance of advance planning and of having the opportunity to involve the person with dementia. Participants will learn how to identify the steps to getting legal, financial and future care plans in place and will receive tools for making plans now.