News You Can Use 6-11-23

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin welcomes Christy Kovel,Director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association ConnecticutChapter into the studio.June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and an opportunityfor Ann and Christy to share with ourlisteners all of the advances in advocacyand research being made in fighting thisdeadly and debilitating disease. Theydiscuss the controversy surrounding themedications that have been proven toslow down the progression of this diseaseand why the Alzheimer’s Association is leading a strong movement toget them approved. Learn some of the warning signs of early stagesof Alzheimer’s or Dementia, as well as useful information forcaregivers.To hear more about what the Alzheimer’s Association does including,accelerating research, driving risk reduction and early detection, andmaximizing quality care and support, tune in to this edition of NewsYou Can Use, visit www.alz.org, or call their 24/7 Hotline at800-272-3900.