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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 31 Just in case: Check with your club contact to confirm meeting place, date, and time. Unfortunately we weren't able to meet last month in person, but our Zoom meeting was very successful with so many members participating. If anyone needs help setting up for Zoom, contact Diane anytime prior to the meeting date and she will get you going with Zoom. The next Zoom meeting will be on Thurs., Sept. 17 at 10 am. Members will be notified of the details by an email a few days prior to the meeting. Please know that we are here for you. If you feel the need to talk, you can call us. Our phone numbers are listed below. PLEASE BE SAFE! If you have any questions, would like to learn more about Memory Loss, or would like reading materials that we can loan you, call Diane at (951) 769-0130, Doug at (360) 840-5559, or Anne at (951) 845-8700. Remember we are here to help. Continuing with KNOW THE 10 SIGNS: WARNING SIGN #7 MISPLACING THINGS AND LOSING THE ABILITY TO RETRACE STEPS. A person with Alzheimer's disease may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time. WARNING SIGN #8 DECREASED OR POOR JUDGMENT. People with Alzheimer's may experience changes in judgment or decision making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean. WARNING SIGN #9 WITHDRAWAL FROM WORK OR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. A person with Alzheimer's may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced. WARNING SIGN#10 CHANGES IN MOOD AND PERSONALITY. The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer's can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone. Caregiver Support Group

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