From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Brain health check before Alzheimer's symptoms
Free brain screenings at Central Park event help spot early memory issues.
In brief
Free brain screenings at Central Park event help spot early memory issues. Thousands of New Yorkers will get free cognitive screenings at CaringKind's Alzheimer's Walk to identify potential memory concerns before symptoms appear. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Alzheimer's Walk event
Thousands of New Yorkers gather in Central Park for CaringKind's Alzheimer's Walk and Brain Health Day.
7 million Americans diagnosed
An estimated 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease including longtime Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter.
Esther's personal story
Esther says her mother battled Alzheimer's for 16 years after being diagnosed at age 50.
Brain health test details
Free screenings take five minutes: remember four words, answer math questions, complete simple tasks.
Early warning sign
Screenings identify potential memory concerns and encourage conversations with doctors.
In short
Thousands of New Yorkers will get free cognitive screenings at CaringKind's Alzheimer's Walk to identify potential memory concerns before symptoms appear.
