Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the only Top 10 cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. The disease is affecting more and more individuals as they are diagnosed or put into a caregiver role. “Understanding the disease and how to manage the often-baffling effects is the key to effective management,” said Amy French, Manager of Programs for the local Alzheimer’s Association.
The Alzheimer’s Association and Alexian Brothers Community Services are partnering to bring, “Coffee with Kodsi”, an educational question-and-answer program featuring Dr. Matthew Kodsi, Neurologist with Chattanooga Neurology. This event will afford attendees the opportunity to ask a leading expert in the field of dementia care their most pressing questions. “Alzheimer’s is a very challenging disease for both the patient and the caregiver”, French said. “This is a golden opportunity to ‘ask the expert’ as well as connect with others in the Alzheimer’s community”.
“Coffee with Kodsi” takes place on Friday, Feb. 24, at Alexian Brothers Valley Residence, located at 1164 Mountain Creek Road in Chattanooga. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to 423-875-6110.