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Show Program fights memory loss 'ytotttThT BY ELSIE M. HALL Clipper Todav Correspondent losJ ones On Aug 30, Joyce Simard, MSW vice president of Alzheimers and Special Programs for CareMatnx Corporation, introduced the Memory Enhancement Program (MEP) at a luncheon at Chancellor Gardens of Clearfield Sometimes the forgetfulness associated with agmg can limit a person's ability to five independently Recent studies ot memory disorders have led researchers to identify a condition known as Mild Cogmtiv e Impairment (MCI) MCI is defined as memory problems beyond what is the normal Gravel company wants quick action in gravel-extractio- JOYCE SIMARD introduced the Memory Enhancement Program (MEP) at a luncheon at Chancellor Gardens in Clearfield. gram and expect to hav e ev erything in place to began by October 1 Key in the program are specialized memoryenhancing actmues that take place three times each day Each morning, residents particisaid pate in memory Simard For example, residents practice using memory guides such as personal calendars to help remember appointments, special day s. and 'to-d- o lists Staff and family members are trained to prompt residents to record things they want to remember in their personal calendars and to remind them to look at the calendar throughout the day. Afternoon and evening activities include enjoyable memory-joggin- g exerases, such as filling out crossword part of agmg The introduction of the MEP comes at the same time that the National Insutute on Agmg is bringing fresh focus to the issue by announcing a nationwide three-yea- r treatment study targetmg 900 people with this memory condition skill-buildi- 'Unless you have this memory' or you are close to someone who does, it's hard to understand the severe emotional toll it takes said David Preece, executive director of Chancellor Gardens Imagine how if you life would be your daily couldn't remember things you have alwavs known - such as your childrens' birthday, what items you need to pick up at the store, and how to get to your best friend's house The depression that often accomloss, sud-den- lv puzzles, answering trivia questions, and playing board and card games Besides stimulating memory, the emphasis on fun is an important aspect of the program. People with panies memory loss is terrible, said Mary Kartak, SSW Not only for the one experiencing it but for family and friends, too The combmation of interventions planned (with MEP) can rev erse the downward spiral We are v l 'A optimistic Kartak will serve as the director of the MEP program at Chancellor Gardens They are now m the process of hiring and training staff members to work with the MEP pro- - MCI tend to become isolated, for their enjoyment of life. The MEP also incorporates physical exercise, which Simard says has been shown to have benefiaal effects on memory. Meals mclude foods that have also been identified as having a positive effect on memory Simard said everyone who is enrolled in the program is aware that they are in it and they have indicated r S. W. Olympic venues. Anderson said the funding for the overpass planned on Highway 89 is Committee. coming from the Olympic He said if the city hesitates on making a decision, the entire project could fiz- Drive and Highway 89 The company is a large tax contributor to South BY MARK WATSON Clipper Toihiy Staff Writer SOUTH WEBER Representatives of Jack B Parson Companies urged the city council Tuesday night to move more quickly m working with them and the Utah Department of Transportation m realigning South Weber Drive Otherwise, improvements may fizzle if UDOT decides not to build the road Council members expressed hesitancy in making any hasty decisions. The issue was a discussion item only and no official decisions were made at the meeting Jack B Parson owns and operates n one of the largest companies m the state. Then pit borders on the current South Weber CLE ARFIELD -- The Memory Enhancement Program is a leading-edg- e approach aimed at reducing memory loss and easing the lives of the people with memory' loss as well as their THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 fAROUNDlDAVISl A6 CLIPPER TODAY Weber. Parson Companies representatives say they want to move quickly because UDOT plans to build a new South Weber Dnve south of the existing gravel pit and a major renovation to the interchange on Highway 89. UDOT has asked city officials and Parson for then help in planning and constructing these improvements m time for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Randy Anderson, representing Parson Companies, said UDOT is anxious to get going because they will probably receive federal money for this project if they do it in a timely manner pnor zle The gravel extraction company has told UDOT it will contnbute $1 million to this project. Parson is asking the city to change zoning in the area and make property trades which would allow them to nearly double the size of its pit. Company leaders said the city will benefit because it will have a new city entrance, safer entranceegress from Highway 89, improved utilities, large commercial development area and extension of sales tax revenue generated from continued operation of JBPs ready mix concrete operations. to the Olympics The planned improvements would make it safer and more efficient m moving traffic up Weber Canyon to S2CMBQQ& V The that they are committed to fighting their memory loss m the Memory' Residents Enhancement Program may opt to partiapate m the National Institute on Agings nationwide MCI study, which will test the usefulness of two drugs m countering memory loss, or other such studies. If they do so, Chancellor Gardens of Gearfield's Memory Enhancement Program will assist by managing the residents medication For more information on the Memory Enhancement Program, call INTRODUCING EASY START! "Perfect" Communication Tool for Small Business! Only $9 Free Trial Including 250 Minutes of Long Distance 60-D- ay IIJNKVWORIJ)WIDE,TLtC, 779-079- 8. because they realize that something is wrong with them. This can lead to depression, which in turn aggravates memory problems. 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