Henry Co. Hospital Offers Alzheimer’s 101 Workshop

PARIS (August 8) — West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital, in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Tennessee, will host an Alzheimer’s 101 Workshop on Thursday, September 25. The event will take place from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm and will be in the lower level of the hospital in classrooms 1 and 2. If you are a caregiver, part of a support system, concerned for your own well-being or simply want to know more about Alzheimer’s and dementia – this event is for you.

Amanda B. Leitch, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and West Tennessee Regional Director for Alzheimer’s Tennessee, will facilitate the workshop. She began her career with Alzheimer’s Tennessee in 2006 as the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Cumberlands Regional Director and has worked in the aging community for over 25 years. Amanda became Regional Director of Alzheimer’s Tennessee in 2019 and is instrumental in providing services and programs to families in 21 counties that make up the West Tennessee region.

During the workshop Amanda will cover:

• What Alzheimer’s Tennessee is all about

• The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia

• How this organization can support families and individuals in our community

• Live Q & A – bring your questions!

West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital, along with Alzheimer’s Tennessee, wants to partner with you on your journey to learn more about these ever-increasing progressive brain disorders. We look forward to seeing you at this event. If you have questions regarding the workshop in advance, please contact the WTH-HC Hospital Marketing Department at 731.644.8567.