# Brain health check before Alzheimer's symptoms

> Free brain screenings at Central Park event help spot early memory issues.
- Title: Brain health check before Alzheimer's symptoms · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Free brain screenings at Central Park event help spot early memory issues. Thousands of New Yorkers will get free cognitive screenings at CaringKind's…
- Keywords: alzheimers, caringkind, central park, cognitive screenings, memory concerns, alzheimers disease, news, local, Brain, health, check, Alzheimer's
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/taking-charge-brain-health-before-symptoms-appear/19947491
- Published: 2026-10-17T12:03:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alzheimers, caringkind, central park, cognitive screenings, memory concerns, alzheimers disease, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Thousands of New Yorkers will get free cognitive screenings at CaringKind's Alzheimer's Walk to identify potential memory concerns before symptoms appear.