Sarasota Researchers Honor World Alzheimer’s Day with FREE Bilingual Memory Screening for Community on Thursday, September 21

Intercoastal Medical Group Neurology & Research Clinic of Sarasota is hosting a FREE memory screening for individuals 55+ to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease

Sarasota, Sept 5, 2023—Intercoastal Medical Group Neurology and Research Clinic will hold a free memory screening event on World Alzheimer’s Day, Thursday, September 21, 2023, to people aged 55 and above to increase awareness for early detection of memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Mauricio Concha, Neurologist, Dementia Specialist and Research Clinic Medical Director, and Dr. Gabriela Lodeiro, Clinical Psychologist, will be on site with a team of trained professionals to provide recommendations.

“With the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease on the rise, Intercoastal Medical Group Neurology and Research Clinic is raising awareness and offering free, confidential memory screenings on World Alzheimer’s Day, Thursday, September 21, 2023,” said Dr. Mauricio Concha, Neurologist, Dementia Specialist and Research Clinic Medical Director at Intercoastal Medical Group Neurology & Research Clinic.

In Florida, it is estimated that more than 580,000 people are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and experts predict that this number will increase to almost 750,000 people by 2025.

“We are committed to continue our efforts to end Alzheimer’s Disease through early detection and research, so we welcome the community to join us and take advantage of this event,” said Dr. Gabriela Lodeiro, Clinical Psychologist at Intercoastal Medical Group Research Clinic.

Intercoastal Medical Group Neurology and Research Clinic will offer its free, confidential memory screening in English and Spanish on Thursday, September 21 between 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in Sarasota, offering free parking and light refreshments for attendees. Intercoastal Medical Group Research Clinic is part of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation GAP-Net, which is a network of academic and private research sites dedicated to advancing clinical research for Alzheimer’s and other dementia related diseases.

The 30-minute memory testing for adults ages 55 and older will be conducted in a private setting. After attendees complete the assessment, they meet one-on-one with a health professional who can discuss the results with them and address any questions or concerns they have about their memory. Early detection of memory problems is crucial for more intervention options and better quality of life. It also allows individuals to learn of eligibility to participate in clinical trials to slow the progression of a memory disorder.

What: Free Memory Screening from Intercoastal Medical Group Neurology & Research Clinic

Where: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers St., Sarasota, FL 34234

When: September 21, 2023, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

To register please email research@intercoastalmedical.com or call Dr. Lodeiro at 813-334-6222

For immediate release: Contact: media@globalalzplatform.org

About Intercoastal Medical Group Neurology & Research Clinic
Intercoastal Medical Group has more than 100 physicians in more than 20 specialties, serving Sarasota and Manatee counties with multiple locations. Founded in 1993, Intercoastal features a team of board certified, experienced physicians. Intercoastal Medical Group Neurology consists of five board certified neurologists with subspecialty training in various areas, one of which is Memory and Dementias. Since 2004, Intercoastal Medical Group Research Clinic has been proud to work with the National Institute of Health (NIH), and various pharmaceutical and device companies to help progress the field of medicine. Intercoastal Medical Group Research Clinic is currently enrolling patients in various clinical trials for Alzheimer's Disease that aim to stop the progression of this illness in patients with very early complaints of forgetfulness or memory loss.