In observation of national Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is promoting early detection and intervention for those concerned about memory loss by sponsoring National Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.

National Memory Screening Day provides free, confidential memory screenings to individuals concerned about memory loss with the objective of early detection and intervention. The event encourages Americans to participate by offering screenings at no charge and in convenient locations in communities across the nation. National Memory Screening Day also provides a valuable opportunity to learn more about healthy lifestyle choices for successful aging.

To learn more, including how to register your agency as a screening site or where to go in your community for a screening, please go to //www.nationalmemoryscreening.org/index.php

For more information on the National Memory Screening Day, please call 866-232-8484

For more information on the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, please visit its website at //www.alzfdn.org/