Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter invite you to become informed about a new treatment for the progressive condition during a virtual program, 2 PM Wednesday, June 8.

The program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, is the second in a four-part series that highlights June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month.

Hosts Debby Montone, RN, and Robyn Kohn, MA, CDP, CMDCP, Director of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, will discuss Aducanumab (Aduhelm™), the way it functions, symptoms of likely prospective treatment candidates, availability, potential benefits, side effects, and more. A question-and-answer period will follow.

According to Alzheimer’s Association research, about 190,000 New Jerseyans live with the disease. Some 361,000 family caregivers contribute to 686 million hours of unpaid care that has an estimated annual value of $13 billion.

Registration at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required for this free virtual program. Registrants will receive links to the Zoom discussion by email.

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