As part of our Hearing Loss Resource Fair, join us for an informational evening learning about the connection between undetected or untreated hearing loss and increased dementia risk. Dr. Zook will share from his professional experience and research, explain the warning signs, and educate participants about preventative measures for daily living. Participants will leave knowing more about available resources, including D-CAN’s comprehensive model.  

About Dr. Pat Zook 

Pat and his wife Penny have lived in St. Cloud since 1977. A family physician for over 40 years, he has seen and learned a lot from the great relationships he enjoyed with his family, patients, colleagues and neighbors. He is passionate about making sure that our community’s dementia care system provides the best care for older adults living with dementia and their families. This inspired him to found the Central Minnesota Dementia Community Action Network (D-CAN) nonprofit. D-CAN’s mission is to improve access to quality dementia care in our community.  

When 

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please arrive between 5 to 5:15 p.m. to find your seat and ensure accommodations. Presentation starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. 

Where 

St. Cloud Public Library 1300 West St. Germain St. Cloud, MN 

Accessibility 

ASL interpreters and real time captioning (CART) are provided. If you need assistive listening devices or other accommodations, please contact us by October 24. 

For more information 

If you have questions about this event or need to request other accommodations besides ASL interpreters and captions, please contact us!

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