Casa Colina plans seminar on Alzheimer's disease

Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation will offer a free seminar on Alzheimer's disease, behavioral and physical problems.

The seminar is open to senior citizens and their family members from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation, Tamkin Education Center, 255 E. Bonita Ave. Building 1D.

Casa Colina's new Senior Evaluation Program is hosting the seminar which will be offered by Dr. Harvey Cohen, Casa Colina's geriatrics program medical director, and Dr. Gimha Gunawardana, a specialist in palliative care, according to a statement from Casa Colina.

Both will discuss health issues and warning signs for seniors who may suffer from Alzheimer's disease along with behavioral and intellectual changes that may appear.

Information will also be offered on Casa Colina's new Senior Evaluation Program which involves a comprehensive three-day evaluation period completed on an out-patient basis, the statement said.

A team of experts in areas such as geriatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuropsychology, physical and occupational therapy, audiology, and vision provide a full assessment of functional ability, psychological health, physical health and socio-environmental health, the statement said.

Once the evaluation is completed a clinical report with recommendations will be provided to the patient, family members and the patient's primary care physician.

For seminar information or to make seminar reservations call Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation at 866-724-4132.