The Halls Senior Center on Friday will
host a “virtual Alzheimer's tour,” a hand-on experience to help
participants understand the physical and mental challenges facing
those who suffer from the disease or other forms of dementia,
according to a county release.
During the tour, which runs from 1-4
p.m., participants' vision, hearing and other sense will be distorted
to stimulate the effects of the disease as they try to complete
simple instructions and tasks. In addition, Knox County Mayor Tim
Burchett will visit the facility at 2 p.m. to meet with the public.
Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc. will
conduct the tour. The Halls Senor Center is located at 4405 Crippen
Road.
The tour is not recommended for those
who have Alzheimer's disease, but rather designed to help caregivers,
family members and friends better understand what it is like to live
with the disease.
The senior center is still accepting
reservations for the tour. Those interested should call 865-922-0416.
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