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joining us today is
Jennifer Hindman with
the Erlanger North
Seniors Program to
talk about signs and
symptoms of
Alzheimer's, along
Alzheimer's, along
with a memory
screenings available
at Erlanger North
also discussing the
Seniors Program and
all that it offers
patients/families in the
region.
The Senior's Program
is designed for adults
aged 60 and older, the
Senior's Program at
Erlanger North
Campus is an
inpatient program
focusing on
diagnosing a
nd
treating the mental
health issues and
complex problems
associated with aging.
The goal of the
program is to preserve
the dignity and
maximize the
functionality of each
individual, helping
them cope with
stressful issues such
as grief, loneliness,
illness and disability,
changing roles and
status and family
conflicts. Patient may
be experiencing
depression, anxiety,
psychosis, and
behavioral changes
related to dementia.
The treatment team
includes:
Board Certified
Psychiatrist
Social Worker/ Case
Manager
Registered Nurse/
Licensed Practitioner
Activity Therapist
Certifie
d Patient Care
Technician
The team is supported
by a Board Certified
Internist, Nutritionist,
Pharmacist, and as
needed, an
Occupational and
Physical Therapist.
Typical warning signs
for Alzheimer's
include:
Memory loss,
especially of recent
events, names,
placement of objects,
and other new
information
Confusion about time
and place
Struggling to complete
familiar actions, such
as brushing teeth or
getting dressed
Trouble finding the
appropriate words,
completing sentences,
and following
directions and
conversations
Poor judgm
ent when
making decisions
Changes in mood and
personality, such as
increased suspicion,
rapid and persistent
mood swings,
withdrawal, and
disinterest in usual
activities
Difficulty with complex
mental assignments,
such as balancing a
checkbook or other
tasks involving
numbers
Typical warning signs
for Dementia include:
Relying on memory
helpers
Trouble finding words
Struggling to complete
familiar actions
Confusion about time,
place or people
Misplacing familiar
objects
Onset of new
depression or
irri
tability
Making bad decisions
Personality changes
Loss of interest in
important
responsibilities
Seeing or hearing
things
Expressing false
beliefs
To schedule an
appointment for an
assessment, call the
Seniors Program
Monday-Friday
0900am- 500pm at
423.778.3434
At other times, please
contact the patient's
primary care physician
for further direction.
Let's join Mr. Food in
the kitchen ...Apple
coffee cake