Banner Boswell hosts Alzheimer’s awareness seminar Nov. 20
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Nov. 5, 2009) – Banner Boswell Medical Center invites the community to a free seminar on Alzheimer’s disease Friday, Nov. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Volunteer Services Activity room on the hospital’s first floor, 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. in Sun City. The event is part of the Life Enrichment series sponsored by Banner Boswell’s Volunteer Services department. Call (623) 876-5387 to reserve your seat.
Kay Spofford, RN, director of Banner Alzheimer’s Residence in Peoria, will discuss how to identify and address signs of dementia and speak to issues faced by caregivers. Currently, an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and nearly 10 million Americans provide unpaid care for a person with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
“Caregivers require all the help they can get in identifying the problem, treating the problem with the appropriate health care professionals, identifying the stressors that contribute to the difficulties of their role, and accessing whatever help they can leverage to deal with the stressors,” said Spofford.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder resulting from damaged cells in the brain. It is the most common form of dementia, which is characterized by loss of or decline in memory and other cognitive abilities. While there are treatments that slow down the progression of the disease, there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s.
About Banner Boswell Medical Center
Banner Boswell Medical Center is a 430-bed, acute-care hospital located in Sun City, Arizona. Founded in 1970, Banner Boswell offers heart services, cancer care, orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s diagnostics, emergency care, and medical and surgical services. Banner Boswell is part of nonprofit Banner Health, the leading provider of health services in the Valley with 22 hospitals throughout the West. For more information about Banner Boswell, visit www.BannerHealth.com/Boswell.
Contact: Lisa Guinn
Phone: (623) 876-5704
