Dementia is a general term for a decline in memory, reasoning skills or other thinking skills severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is a specific brain disease and is the most common cause of dementia accounting for 60-80% of all dementia cases. Dementia is not a normal part of aging but is caused by damage to brain cells which affects communication, thinking, behavior and feelings. Thank you to Melissa Burside and Kevin Roman of the Alzheimers Association for educating us. Please visit alz.org to learn about the warning signs, stages, and so much more. You can sign up for their newsletter or call the hotline 800-272-3900 to speak with a professional. You can also participate in "Walk to End Alzheimer's" on October 20th (see flyer below). Pictured from left are Betsy Roberts, Co-President Denville Rotary, Melissa Burside, Kevin Roman and Diane Vezzuto, President Elect Denville Rotary.

