Everyone gets a little bit more forgetful as they age. But in some cases, it is more than just a minor inconvenience � it is a sign of a more serious illness. One in ten people over the age of 65 suffers from Alzheimer�s disease. Half of those over the age of 85 have been diagnosed with this fatal brain disorder.

To help you identify the warning signs of the disease and learn more about its progression, Somerset Medical Center�s Senior Advantage in Life (SAIL) Program will present �Understanding Behaviors of Alzheimer�s Disease� on Wednesday, September 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the medical center�s Fuld Auditorium.

The free event will include a presentation by Igor Gefter, MD, a psychiatrist with Somerset Medical Center�s Behavioral Health Services, and a performance by the Magic Mirror Players, a group of volunteer actors who help you recognize Alzheimer�s behaviors through interactive dramatic presentations and role playing. A question and answer session will follow the presentations.

Pre-registration is required by calling (908) 595-2345 or by registering online at somersetmedicalcenter.com.

Somerset Medical Center is a nationally accredited 355-bed acute care and teaching hospital providing comprehensive emergency, medical/surgical and rehabilitative services to Central New Jersey residents. In addition to inpatient, same-day and outpatient care, the medical center offers a broad range of community programs ranging from health fairs and screenings to seminars and support groups. Somerset Medical Center is a teaching affiliate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.