AADOP

AADOP African American Dementia Outreach Partnership

Program Goals:

To increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease through community education

To provide culturally sensitive care to patients and support to families at a Memory Care Clinic located in the African-American community

To establish and maintain support groups for family caregivers and provide free memory check ups to identify disease early when current drugs are most effective.

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

A disease that causes a gradual loss of brain cells and decline in thinking skills

The leading cause of dementia among those age 65 and older

More prevalent with a greater risk among African Americans

Alzheimer’s Disease is a silent epidemic among African Americans!

Diagnosis

A diagnostic work-up will include:

Your medical history

A physical exam

Laboratory Tests

Memory Testing

Where Can You Find Our Services?

Polk-Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane, Lexington KY 40507

Contact: (859) 323-3645 or (859) 257-1412 ext. 230

Physicians: Dr. Charles Smith and Dr. Peace Jessa

Staff: JoAnna Hudson, RN