National Memory Screening Day
If I wasn’t under 30, I’d probably think I had a problem. I am forgetting things all the time – most likely from the utter lack of sleep and constant interruptions from my 2 little distractions named Vincent and Simon. In all seriousness though, everyone out there has older relatives. As such, you have likely thought about the possibility that they may develop memory issues as time passes.
National Memory Screening Day is an annual event held each November, this year, it happens to be on the 13th. The idea is that you can get screened for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease or other memory-related illnesses. I am sure you all understand the importance of getting a mammogram or colonoscopy as it relates to early cancer detection – so just think of this as a colonoscopy for your mind, just not as invasive:)
To attend, you first need to find a screening site near you. In the meantime, you can check out the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America website for successful aging tips. You can just call it an early Christmas present from me to you. Everybody knows how important it is to find a cure for Alzheimer’s, however, until we see that day, we cannot forget those that are already stricken by the disease. While you are at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America website, please donate! Don’t be a cheapskate either – instead of getting that second cup of gourmet coffee, give your $20 to someone who actually needs it.
