Alzheimer's disease carefully monitored by Edinburg man
147 views · Published 16 November 2011 · 1:52 · Indexed 29 October 2026
Channel: CBS Rio Grande Valley · 2011 · News & Politics
64 year old Bill SHannon's father died of alzheimer's. He says it was heartbreaking to see his father's health deteriorate. Shannon says he can't afford to not get checked yearly for the disease.
Certified dementia care specialist Laura Matos says those diagnosed with alzheimer's keep getting younger and younger.
Six years ago Matos and other colleagues at the South Texas Behavioral Health Center in Edinburg started health screenings to determine memory impairment.
It only takes a few simple questions, and the screening is done. Those with a low score are encouraged to see their doctor for a full medical exam.
These medical professionals hope the screenings will increase awareness and help slow down the progression of a disease that 5.1 million American's battle.
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