The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has set November 18th at National Memory Screening Day.

Hearthstone, a Ministry of Wesley Life, will be providing memory screenings at the Pella Cottages on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Director of Health Services at the Cottages Nancy Van Wyk says that while there is no cure for Alzheimer’s and Dementia, she says it’s always important to be proactive about memory health. Call 641-628-1244, again, that’s 628-1244 to schedule a screening time, but if you are unable to do so, Van Wyk says they will work you in on the day of.