Alzheimer's affects about 200,000 65+ North Carolina residents, plus their caregivers, families, and communities. It is the most common type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. For the first time, we have county-level Alzheimer's prevalence estimates where Beaufort County is estimated to have 11,800 residents 65 and older with 1,400 cases and 11.9% prevalence. Learn more here.
Join the Alzheimer's Association Eastern NC Chapter on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library in Aurora to learn the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer's, the importance of early detection and resources.
