Baldwin seniors offered free memory & balance tests

Baldwin seniors offered free memory & balance tests

The South Baldwin County based Memory Screening/Balance Testing Group has adopted a name and will not be known as Testing 1, 2, 3. But just as in the past, the group will continue to offer free memory screening and balance testing to local seniors on selected days in Fairhope, Orange Beach, Foley, Daphne and Gulf Shores (see sidebar below).
Part of the National Memory Screening Program administered through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Testing 1, 2, 3 has also partnered with Walgreens to offer free flu shots (bring insurance/medicaid cards). Walk ins are welcome and no appointment is necessary. The tests can be performed in 20 minutes or less. Unlike memory loss, seniors do not have to suffer a loss in their balance. Come for the test learn how to improve your balance – simple, at home exercise. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointments are needed. Testing does not diagnose illness or replace the need to see a qualified medical professional.
“Our volunteers stand ready to provide Memory Screenings and Balance Testing at any event held in Baldwin County where a relatively large number of seniors will be in attendance,’’ program coodinator Sam Strite said.
“It only takes about 15 minutes of the participant’s time and it is totally free and confidential. Our only requirement is a place where we can conduct our screenings, which must be reasonably quiet and private. We bring all of the necessary materials to conduct the event.’’ (Info: Sam Strite, 965-5122 or samcstrite@ gmail.com).
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Senior Memory & Balance Testing Fall Schedule

• Sept 25 – Fairhope; Nix Center, 1 Bayou Dr.; Noon to 4 p.m
• Oct 2 – Orange Beach; Community Center, 27235 Canal Rd.; 9 a.m to 1 p.m.
• Oct 9 – Foley; Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Ave; 9 AM to 1 p.m.
• Oct 16 – Daphne; Senior Center, 2605 US Hwy 98; 11 AM to 4 p.m.
• Oct 17 – Gulf Shores; Cultural Center, Bldg C, 19470 Oak Rd, CR 6 W; Noon to 4 p.m.