NEW YORK, April 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Kmart Pharmacy are continuing their strong collaboration in 2018, as Kmart will conduct free memory screenings at Kmart pharmacies nationwide during “Older Americans Month” in May.
Working together, AFA and Kmart have enabled more than 20,000 people to be screened at Kmart pharmacies over the last year and a half. Kmart Pharmacy will also coordinate with AFA to offer screenings in November as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
“We are very grateful that Kmart Pharmacy is continuing to work with AFA in our communities nationwide to help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and ways one might optimize their brain health,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s president and CEO. “Memory screenings are a good first step in determining whether a more formal medical assessment is necessary. By conducting screenings in their stores, we are able to reach more people, which in turn, will lead to more people being able to take a proactive approach to brain health.”
“Kmart Pharmacists have provided thousands of free memory screenings, collaborating with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. This is a great example of how Kmart Pharmacy has long been a trusted wellness destination for patients, going far beyond simply filling prescriptions,” said Jennifer Speares Lehman, RPh, Kmart Pharmacy’s Senior Director of Compliance and Administration. “These screenings have proven to be an invaluable service that truly deepen the relationship with the patients we serve and the members shopping in our stores – it’s part of the reason Kmart pharmacists were voted #1 in customer satisfaction two years in a row."
A memory screening is a simple, non-invasive test consisting of questions and tasks designed to gauge memory, language and analytical skills. Results are not a diagnosis, however, a memory screening can suggest whether additional follow-up with a health care professional is needed.
It is important to keep in mind that not all memory problems are indicative of Alzheimer’s disease. Other sources of memory problems include vitamin deficiencies, thyroid issues and depression, which are treatable and in some cases, curable.
AFA works with thousands of sites across the country, year-round, to offer screenings. For more information, visit www.alzfdn.org or call 866-232-8484. To find a local Kmart Pharmacy, visit www.kmartpharmacy.com.
About Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, based in New York, is a non-profit organization that unites more than 2,600 member organizations nationwide with the goal of providing optimal care and services to individuals living with dementia, and to their caregivers and families. Its services include the National Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-8484) staffed by licensed social workers, the National Memory Screening program, educational conferences and materials, and “AFA Partners in Care” dementia care training for healthcare professionals. For more information about AFA, call 866-232-8484, visit www.alzfdn.org, follow us on Twitter, or connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn.
About Kmart
Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD), is a mass merchandising company and part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through shopyourway.com. Kmart offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. For more information, visit the company's website at kmart.com | Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com | Facebook: facebook.com/kmart | Twitter: twitter.com/kmart | Instagram: Instagram.com/kmart
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