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16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1985 Alzheimers support group looking to form in Port Perry A support group for the farmhes of victims of Alzheimers Disease may be set up in the Port Perry area. if there 1s enough interest And from judging from the turn-out at an infor mation meeting Sept: ember 12 at Community Hospital sponsored by the Alzheimers Society of Durham Region. theres ample interest in this puzzhing affhction that can strike people as young as 40 About 50 people turned out for the meeting to hear a panel discussion about Alzheimers, led by Dr. Desmond Webster of the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, Karen McMillan, a social worker at the Whitby Hospital and Jennifer Jenkins, a lawyer who provides legal advice and services to famihes of victims Although Alzheimers - FOR Wine "Nv "\ Lo. Delivery Available Say It with a ... BALLOON BOUQUET Add to Your Bouquet A Basket of Fruit - Candy The Balloon House Disease was first diagnosed more than 80 years by the German neurologist of the same name. it 1s only been in the past few years that public attention has become focussed on the condition One of the reasons why the disease has come in to public focus only recently 1s that people are hving longer these days and thus more peo- ple are suffering from it, according to Dr Webster Statistics about the disorder are difficult to determine, but Health and Welfare Canada estimates that as many as 300,000 people in this country may be suffering in varying degree, and 10,000 deaths per year are attributable to it. In the population over 60 years of age, about three per cent have it, while in those over 80, the ANY OCCASION - - Cheese & Crackers 986-5105 | SAVE YOUR BODY i. ---- Lana al 5] Wiha = -- ~; NY ~b VAN CAMP CONTRACTING LTD 90 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry (416) 985-8469 pe 0 A S30 ) Dixie lee CHICKEN & SEAFOOD ECONO PAK MEAL EVERY FRI.SAT. 2a SUN. 9 pieces of golden chicken family french fries 2med. salads of your choice 5 99) Phone ahead ... for faster service! 136 WATER ST. PORT PERRY 985-9009 figure may be as high as 20 per cent While 1t 1s sometimes referred to as the disease of old age. there are numerous cases of peo- ple in their 40's and 50's who have the condition Dr Webster told the meeting last week the cause of the disease is not known at this time, but he said that like most diseases, there are pro- bably several con- tributing factors. And because so little is known about the cause, there is no cure. The disease 1s progressive, and eventually fatal. Vic- tims usually live seven to 15 years after diagnosis, and it leads to deteriora- tion of general health. Dr. Webster said the research has shown that victims have fewer brain cells, the actual brain size shrinks, and nerve endings in the cortex of the brain degenerate and disrupt the passage of electrochemical signals through the cells. Just why these nerve endings become tangled has yet to be determined by medical science, he said. The symptoms usually begin with loss of memory, confusion about normally simple tasks and eventual im- pairment of the intellec- tual functions. As the disease pro- gresses, speech is af- fected, the victim ap- pears clumsy and awkward, may lose con- trol of bodily. functions, and ultimately all physical functions degenerate Unexplained depression may also be an early symptom of the disease, along with out- bursts of temper Because there 1s no specific test, diagnosis is difficult and often a pro- cess of ehhmination At the meeting last week, Ms Jenkins stressed that famihes of victims will save themselves a lot of later problems if they arrange a general power of at- torney for a victim as soon as possible after a diagnosis has been made, espegially before the victim fecomes imcompetent She said the will of a victim should be checked carefully and if there are any revisions to be made, they should be done quickly before the disease progresses. Designating general power of attorney is an easy low cost legal step ($50 to $100) and there can be more than one person given the power of attorney. The implications for the spouse and im- mediate family members of a victim of Alzheimers can be devastating. said social worker Karen McMillan She said it 1s crucial that families get as much information as they can to prepare for what they are facing, and sources such as the Public Health or Community Care can be very helpful And family members should contact and join organizations like the Alzheimers Society of Durham where ideas and self-support can be shared. For anyone in the Scugog area wishing more information about Alzheimers or the forma- tion of a support group in this area for families of victims, contact Elizabeth Fulford at Scugog Community Care at 985-8461. Mrs. Fulford is a member of the board of the Alzheimers Socie- ty of Durham Region. Music results The Examination ses- sion of the Royal Conser- vatory of Music was recently held. Those suc- cessful in completing their respective exams were: Grade II Flute - An- drea Carnegie and Dale Greenwood. 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