BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard Alzheimer's Noun 1. Alzheimer's - a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness and Veteran services information offered SPRINGFIELD Springfield. 1 City (1990 pop. 105,227), state capital and seat of Sangamon co., central Ill., on the Sangamon River; settled 1818, inc. as a city 1840. - The Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association, incorportated on April 10, 1980 as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., is a non-profit American voluntary health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease. will present a talk titled "Your Veteran Services as a Resource For Your Family Member with Alzheimer's" at 6 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday: see week. at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St. in Springfield. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 345-8392. Send announcements to: Briefly News at The Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440, fax 683-7631 or e-mail rgnews@guardnet.com. |
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