Health

December 1, 2022 by Staff Report

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Dec. 6, 12:45-1:45 p.m.

The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter is offering an education program, “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s,” at Bainbridge Senior Center, 17751 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township.

Learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process; and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Pre-registration is required for the free program; call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross is asking blood and platelet donors to give soon to keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the busy holiday season.

Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Blood Donor app, visitingRedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767. Power Reds are available.

Dec. 8, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 12-6 p.m.

Dec. 16, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 12-6 p.m.

Dec. 23, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 12–4 p.m.

Dec. 27, Bainbridge Library, 16295 Main Market Road, Bainbridge Township, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 29, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman Township, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.