The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel, a fierce Alzheimer\u2019s advocate and a voice for those living with the disease, will be the guest speaker at the First Presbyterian Union Church of Owego, N.Y. on Feb. 24, from 3 to 4 p.m. Her presentation, UnMasking Alzheimer\u2019s, is based on her book by the same name which features her artwork and focuses on the changes and challenges that come with an Alzheimer\u2019s diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She will also talk about the warning signs, and the programs and services available to those who are living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementias as well as resources and supports for care partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cynthia serves as a National Early-Stage Advisor for the Alzheimer\u2019s Association and speaks locally, and nationally about living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2017, she was appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the National Council on Alzheimer\u2019s Research, Care and Services. As a member of the Faith United Against Alzheimer\u2019s Coalition, a national network of clergy, laity and faith organizations, she has written several chapters for an upcoming book on serving the spiritual and worship needs of persons with dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cynthia is passionate about Alzheimer\u2019s research and has been a participant in the Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Neuro-Imaging Initiative study since 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The community is invited to come and hear Cynthia\u2019s talk and to see her artwork. There is no charge but a freewill offering will be received for the Alzheimer\u2019s Association. <\/p>\n\n\n\n