On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk
1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin welcomes Christy Kovel,
Director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut
Chapter into the studio.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and an opportunity
for Ann and Christy to share with our
listeners all of the advances in advocacy
and research being made in fighting this
deadly and debilitating disease. They
discuss the controversy surrounding the
medications that have been proven to
slow down the progression of this disease
and why the Alzheimer’s Association is leading a strong movement to
get them approved. Learn some of the warning signs of early stages
of Alzheimer’s or Dementia, as well as useful information for
caregivers.
To hear more about what the Alzheimer’s Association does including,
accelerating research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and
maximizing quality care and support, tune in to this edition of News
You Can Use, visit www.alz.org, or call their 24/7 Hotline at
800-272-3900.