IRVINE, CA, April 27, 2011 (Press-News.org) The Alzheimer's Association, Orange County, Sen. Mimi Walters, Assemblywoman Diane L. Harkey, and Assemblyman Jeff Miller will host a Town Hall Forum to discuss the importance of risk reduction, the warning signs of dementia, and the impact of Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia on our community. The discussion will also include information about the resources available for families coping with dementia, and the latest advances in research.
Who:
Jim McAleer, CEO & president, Alzheimer's Association, Orange County
Patty Mouton, vice president, Outreach & Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, Orange County
Mimi Walters, California State Senator, 33rd District of California
Diane L. Harkey, California State Assemblywoman, 73rd Assembly District
Jeff Miller, California State Assemblyman, 71st Assembly District
What:
Town Hall Forum to discuss and address important health issues.
Where:
Mission Viejo Country Club
26200 Country Club Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
When:
Friday, April 29, 2011
3-5 p.m.
Media
Contact/
Registration:
Kathleen Janson: 949.300.8986 or kathleen@jansongroup.com
About Alzheimer's Association, Orange County
The Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides a comprehensive suite of programs and services — provided at no charge — to meet myriad and evolving needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families, caregivers and the community. For more information, please go to, http://www.alz.org/oc, or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Alzheimer's Association, Orange County to Hold Town Hall Forum to Discuss Health Issues
The AAOC, Sen. Mimi Walters, Assemblywoman Diane L. Harkey, and Assemblyman Jeff Miller will host a Town Hall Forum on the importance of risk reduction, the warning signs of dementia, and the impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.
2011-04-27
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[Press-News.org] Alzheimer's Association, Orange County to Hold Town Hall Forum to Discuss Health IssuesThe AAOC, Sen. Mimi Walters, Assemblywoman Diane L. Harkey, and Assemblyman Jeff Miller will host a Town Hall Forum on the importance of risk reduction, the warning signs of dementia, and the impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.