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November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month Here are 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's

11-04-09
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10 warning signs of Alzheimer's

  1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life. One of the most common signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; relying on memory aides (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own.
    1. What's typical? Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later.
  2. Challenges in planning or solving problems. Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.
    1. What's typical? Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook.
  3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure. People with Alzheimer's often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favorite game.
    1. What's typical? Occasionally needing help to use the settings on a microwave or to record a television show.
  4. Confusion with time or place. People with Alzheimer's can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.
    1. What's typical? Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later.
  5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer's. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast. In terms of perception, they may pass a mirror and think someone else is in the room. They may not realize they are the person in the mirror.
    1. What's typical? Vision changes related to cataracts.
  6. New problems with words in speaking or writing. People with Alzheimer's may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems finding the right word or call things by the wrong name (e.g., calling a "watch" a "hand-clock").
    1. What's typical? Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.
  7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. A person with Alzheimer's disease may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time.
    1. What's typical? Misplacing things from time to time, such as a pair of glasses or the remote control.
  8. Decreased or poor judgment. People with Alzheimer's may experience changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean.
    1. What's typical? Making a bad decision once in a while.
  9. Withdrawal from work or social activities. A person with Alzheimer's may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced.
    1. What's typical? Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations.
  10. Changes in mood and personality. The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer's can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone.
    1. What's typical? Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted.

Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Alzheimer's, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor.

For Additional Information visit www.alz.org

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New Picnic Pavilions Available For Rental At Pine Trails Park

11-04-09
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The City of Parkland, FL is proud to announce three new picnic pavilions are available at Pine Trails Park. Each picnic pavilion has a stainless steel grill to allow families and individuals to utilize their culinary talents and can hold a maximum of 25 individuals.

The new pavilions are located adjacent to the T-Ball fields and restroom building at Pine Trails Park. Pavilions are available on a first come first served basis during the week or for a fee you may make a reservation to guarantee your space. Reservations are required on weekends and holidays.

To check for availability for your party, please click here or for more information and to make a reservation please call (954) 757-4105.

Be sure to stop in at the Parkland Reserve sales center while your out!

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The City of Parkland Has a Fantastic Farmer’s Market Twice a Month

11-04-09
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The City of Parkland, FL has a fantastic Farmer's Market which has been highly attended over the past two years. Parkland Florida's Farmer's Market draws in on average 1,500 people per event. This year the event will feature live music, chef demonstrations, and holiday music!

The Parkland Farmer's Market is open November 1, November 15, December 6, December 15, January 3, January 17, February 7, February 21, March 7, March 21, April 11, and April 18.

Be sure to stop in at the Parkland Reserve Sales Center while your out!

Visit www.cityofparkland.org for additional information about the events.

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Jazz Picnic in the Park in Lauderhill at the Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens

11-04-09
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Florida Medical Center Presents Jazz Picnic in the Park in Lauderhill at the Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens

Through a generous sponsorship from Florida Medical Center to cover the cost of the event, Mayor Richard Kaplan has arranged for a new Jazz Concert Series to be held at the Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens on Inverrary Blvd. (next to the Inverrary Hotel). The Series, to be called Jazz Picnic in the Park.

The scheduled performers are:
Sunday, November 8th
Debbie Orta Jazz Quintet - 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Bring your blankets, chairs, and food. No BBQ or cooking is allowed. The Inverrary Hotel is expecting to sell food in the park to those that do not bring their own, and several of the artists will sell their CD's. Parking will be at the Park, Inverrary Hotel, or you can park at the Corporate Park of Inverrary (across the street).

Stop by Georgetown on your way home, we're open until 6pm.

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Holocaust Learning Center of Temple Torah of West Boynton Beach

11-02-09
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The Holocaust Learning Center of Temple Torah of West Boynton Beach and the Jewish Community Relations Council will sponsor the 71st anniversary of Kristallnacht, the "Night of the Broken Glass" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the temple, 8600 Jog Road in Boynton Beach. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information call 561-369-1112.

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