Free memory screening for LW residents

On Saturday, Jan. 13, Alzheimer’s OC will have a free appointment-based memory screening event for LW residents in Optum HCC from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

A memory screening is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition, and should be done if people experience the following symptoms.

• Trouble coming up with a word or a name.

• Trouble remembering important dates or events.

• Problems remembering names when introduced to new people.

• Trouble remembering what was read or heard recently.

• Problems losing or misplacing things.

• Trouble planning or organizing.

• Noticeably greater difficulty performing tasks in social and occupational settings.

To schedule an appointment for a free memory screening, call 1-844-3734400.