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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is teaming up with Kmart Pharmacy to offer free, confidential memory screenings nationwide this month.
Throughout the entire month of November — Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — all Kmart Pharmacy locations will offer free memory screenings.
A memory screening is a simple, non-invasive cognitive test consisting of questions and tasks designed to gauge memory, language, and thinking skills. Screenings are appropriate for anyone who does not have a concern right now but wants to see how their memory is currently for future comparisons.
A screening is not a diagnosis; however, if a person scores below the normal threshold, he or she will be referred to a primary-care physician for a full evaluation.
It is important to keep in mind that not all memory problems are indicative of Alzheimer’s disease. Other sources of memory problems include vitamin deficiencies, thyroid issues, and depression, which are treatable and, in some cases, curable.
AFA, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide optimal care and services to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers and families, works with thousands of sites across the country, year-round, to offer screenings.
For more information, visit nationalmemoryscreening.org. To find a local Kmart Pharmacy, visit pharmacy.kmart.com.