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SINAI'S ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP SERIES PRESENTS
"HOW DO I KNOW IT'S ALZHEIMER'S?"

 

STOUGHTON, MA —  Did you know that those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia do not present with the same symptoms or decline in the same way or at the same rate or even respond to the same treatments? You can learn more on Thursday, May 8, 2008 when Dr. Richard Fischer, New England Sinai Hospital’s Director of Neuropsychology and the Coordinator of the Geriatric Assessment Program, will present a talk on, “How Do I Know If It’s Alzheimer’s?” Dr. Fischer will explain how defining the cause of dementia can make a difference for those with these conditions and for their caregivers.

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Series, the talk is free and opens to the public and will be held from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at New England Sinai Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Center, directly across the street from the hospital at 143 York Street in Stoughton. After the presentation, enjoy refreshments, socialize and take a break from caregiving. Registration is requested. Please call 781- 297-1375.

At Sinai since 1994, Dr. Fischer is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Neuropsychology in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Fischer is a resident of West Roxbury.

The New England Sinai Alzheimer’s Adult Day Health Center provides caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and other dementia problems support, information and education. The Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month from September through June from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Alzheimer’s Adult Day Center.

 
New England Sinai Hospital is a 212-bed, non-sectarian, not-for-profit, long-term acute-care hospital with its main campus in Stoughton, MA and inpatient satellite units at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston and Caritas Carney Hospital in Dorchester.Recognized as a regional leader in pulmonary, medically complex and acute rehabilitation care, Sinai also offers a wide range of outpatient programs and services.  Sinai is a teaching affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine.

Contact:
Carole Herrup
Public Relations Director
New England Sinai Hospital
150 York Street
Stoughton, MA 02072

Tel. 781-297-1329
FAX: 781-297-7509