Bulletin for June 22-28, 2012

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Jack and Sharon Jenks of the Utah Alzheimer's Association with Rotarian Ray Beckham.
Upcoming Provo Rotary Luncheon Programs and Events


June 28: J. Todd Jenkins, General Manager of Berg Mortuary.
July 5: Induction of new Provo Rotary Club officers.

Report of Provo Rotary Luncheon Meeting June 21, 2012


President Steve Densley
Today's meeting was held at Riverside Country Club. President Steve Densley conducted with Ron Roberts and Jill Moon providing the music. An invocation was offered by Ray Beckham.

President Steve Densley reminded everyone of the upcoming summer parties and events:  

Thursday evening, July 19: Summer Boys Night at the Orem Owlz  

Thursday evening, August 23: Annual summer barbecue at Jolley's Ranch  

Wednesday, September 12: Golf party at Wasatch Mountain State Park
The Mt. Timpanogos Rotary Club is hosting a get-acquainted breakfast at the new Utah County Convention Center, 200 West Center in Provo on June 27 at 7:30 a.m. All are invited.

Ray Beckham
Ray Beckham introduced today's speaker Jack Jenks and his wife Sharon. Jack is Executive Director of the Utah Alzheimer's Association. Formerly he was Executive VP for Development at UVU and SUU.

Of more than 20 types of dementia, Alzheimer's makes up about 70% of all cases. There are more than 5.4 million victims in the US, 32,000 are in Utah with more than 6,000 of them in Utah Valley. More than 50% of Americans will contract Alzheimer's by age 85. In Utah about 80% are cared for in the home by loved ones.

Jack Jenks
The Alzheimer's Association offers support and education at no charge with 24/7 phone help. There are currently more than 200 clinical trials for potential new drugs. Alzheimer's is the fifth (5th) leading cause of death in the US with no cure in sight. It attacks brain cells, particularly those effecting motor and social skills.

To slow your risk of contracting this ailment, the speaker recommends being careful to eat nutritious foods and get plenty of exercise.

The ten warning signs are:
  1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
  2. Challenges in planning or solving problems.
  3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, work or at leisure.
  4. Confusion with time or place.
  5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
  6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.
  7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.
  8. Decreased or poor judgment.
  9. Withdrawal from work or social activities.
  10. Changes in mood and personality.


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