FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15,2008 NEWS News-Leader Alliance targets African-American health risks & & qm me - 4a~ 40b 7m. A:o qmwl em amm f~wftan f For the News-Leader CHICAGO A recent survey commissioned by the Alzheimer's Association and the American Heart Association found that, among African-Americans, two out of three (61 percent) expres- sed concern about developing heart disease, and two out of five (40 percent) expressed concern about developing Alzheimer's. However, only about one in 20.(6 percent) are aware that heart health is linked to brain health. February is Black History Month and American Heart Month, so the Alzheimer's Association is joining forces with the American Heart Association to educate African-Americans that by managing their cardiovas- cular risk, they may also strengthen their cognitive health. This first-time strategic alliance will extend through May, which is American Stroke Month. Compared to the general pub- lic, African-Americans have a - higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other cardiovascu- lar complica- tions, which could lead to a higher risk of stroke and Alzheimer's disease. "What's good for your heart is good for your brain," says Tish Sheesley, Central and North Florida Chapter CEO. "Every healthy heartbeat pumps about one-fifth of your blood to your brain. The human brain compris- es billions of brain cells that need a constant source of nutrients and oxygen, which are carried in the blood so that the brain can carry on the daily processes of think- ing, problem solving and remem- bering. Impaired heart function could lead to impaired brain func- tion," she said. "By the year 2030, the number of African-Americans age 65 or older is expected to more than double to 6.9 million," said Sheesley. "Although Alzheimer's is not part of normal aging, age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. So it is important that African-Americans take steps now to decrease their risk of heart disease, which research has shown could also decrease the risk of cognitive decline." Did you know: Compared to the general public, African-Americans have a higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and vascular dementia. More than 40 percent of African-Americans have high blood pressure and are at risk for stroke, which can lead to greater risk for developing Alzheimer's. African-Americans, as a group, are at greater risk for heart disease and stroke. Every year more than 100,000 African-Americans have a stroke. Having high cholesterol increases the risk for stroke and may increase the risk for Alzheimer's. 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Fraud seminar Learn how to protect yourself against fraud at two seminars at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Fernandina Beach Police Depart- ment Community Room, 1525 Lime St Retired FBI agent Charles Sciarini will provide information to help you avoid being a victim. RSVP to 277-2466. Stroke support The Nassau County Stroke Support Group meets from 10- 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday at Amelia Trace Assisted living, 1900 Amelia Trace Court, Fernandina Beach. The next meeting is Feb. 20. There will be a guest speaker. Call 321-0898. For information or peer sup- port following a stroke, call Doug Green at 583-3342. Homeless coalition The Coalition for the Homeless in Nassau County will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Peck Center. One focus of the meeting will be analyzing the results of the Homeless Count completed at the end of January. All interested people are encouraged to attend. Call Tom Washburn at 491-1753 if you have any questions. Alzheimer's support The Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group for Nassau County meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Council on Aging, 1367 FOR THE RECORD The views stated by Kathie Carswell in "Election and the AIDS epidemic," on page 7A Feb. 8, were her own and do not rep- resent those of her employer. The News-Leader strives for accuracy. We will promptly correct all factual errors. Please notify the editor of errors at mparnell@ fbnewsleadercom or call (904) 261-3696. South 18th St. The next meeting is Feb. 21. Jill Nicklas, community relation service representative for Community Hospice will be the guest speaker. She will provide an overview of Hospice Services and a review of advance direc- tives. No pre-registration is required. The meeting is open to the public and everyone who has an interest is invited to attend. For further information, call Ann Smith, R.N., at 261-0982. Drmvng course AARP will hold a two-day Driver Safety Course from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26.at First Presbyterian Church, 9 N. Sixth St. There is no test and no driving. Registration fee is $10. Pre-register by calling 261-3837. Quitsmoking The Nassau County Health Department will offer a 5-week smoking cessation program from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday beginning March 3 and ending March 31. The program, which will pro- vide information to help partici- pants quit tobacco for life, will be held at the Yulee Full Service ,, School and the cost is $20. Call,' Jennifer Hudson at 548-1810, eAt. 5243, to register. Blackhistory The Mount Olive Historical Restoration Society will present, "From the Sawmill in Lessie to the Oyster Factory in Nassau- ville: Black History in Rural Nassau County" at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at historic Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1400 Old Nassauville Road/CR 107, next to the volun- teer fire station. Natives of the county's rural communities will talk about vari- ous aspects of rural history including labor and industry, notable community leaders arid spiritual and folk traditions. Author William Jefferson will have a few historic artifacts from his collection on display. The program is presented in cooperation with the Gullah/ Geechee Cultural Heritage Committee of Northeast Florida. For information, call (904) 502- 1992. Women's networking The next WIN WIN meeting will be held March 3 at 6:30 pm. at Your Place restaurant. Guest speaker will be a doctor from Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery's Amelia Island office and tours of the office will be given. Women in Nassau helping Women in Need is a women's net- working group established to benefit women dealing with can- cer, through Gerri's Corner. The March attendance fee is $40 per person to cover the cost of food and drink. Donations are tax deductible. Newcomers are not required to pay for food and drink and are asked to contribute $30. To RSVP contact Connie at (904) 759-0745 or e-mail connie @winwinnassau.com. Also visit winwinnassau.com. Evelyn Bohannon Browning Mrs. Evelyn Bohannon and son Browning, age 100, of Fernandina Powell Beach (formerly of Hazlehurst, grands Ga.) passed away Feb. 13, Fernan 2008, at Baptist Medical Center law, JI Nassau. Pascag Funeral services will be held at sons, ( 11 a.m. today, Friday, Feb. 15, andRo 2008, at the Eureka Baptist daught Church in Hazlehurst, Ga. The Jewell Rev. Wayne Bennett and the Rev. sister-i Glen Bohannon will officiate, with Bruns interment to be held in the church nieces cemetery. Mr Mrs. Browning, the daughter in dea of the late Austin Columbus Christa Bohannon ,-and Fara Belle ers and Gilleon Bohannon, was a native Vis: of Telfair County and resided in p.m. TI Fernandina Beach for several Wainri years. Mrs. B She was a member of the the chi Eureka Baptist Church, a seam- prior to stress formerly employed with the In I Hazlehurst Manufacturing Co., contrib and received a teaching certifi- Amelia cate from South Georgia College. Christ Mrs. Browning was the widow of ship, P the late Lawrence Monroe FL 32C Browning. IV Survivors include daughter Evelyn Ann Davis ;i Evelyn Ann Davis, 87, passed away at her residence Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 2008. She was born Jan. 20,1921, in Orangeburg, S.C., the daughter of William R. and Rebecca Craven Rogers. She moved to Jackson- \ ville 45 years ago. During the 1930s she played professional | women's basketball for a while. In the 1950s she and her partners child owned and operated several dance nephe' halls and entertainment estab- A n lishments. In her later years she be cel< sold women's clothing and was a Feb. homemaker. Mrs. Davis enjoyed Cathol bowling arid fishing. with Fa She is survived by her hus- brant. band, Col. Richard H. Davis, (U.S. Garde Army, ret.) of Jacksonville; a son, Mauso James A. "Jim" Morris of Yulee; Green two sisters, Sue Henderson of Jean "Yvonne" Graham Jean "Yvonne" Graham, 71, partner died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. Prevos 12, 2008, at her granddaughter's Higgin home in Jacksonville. sons, e She was Miner S born to Leo Wallan Johnson and eight Irene Brown Gilyari on July 1,1936. Murra Yvonne Miner was a lifelong Miner resident of great-g SFernandina Court Beach. Kamer She never met a stranger and Genen was loved by all who knew her. Simple She was a wonderful mother who A m was devoted to her family and held al friends. 2008, She was preceded in death by Churc her parents and two siblings as In well as her two beloved sons, asks th Steven Matthew Miner and Comm Michael Leo Miner, and her Florid grandson, Joshua Steven Wall. 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Browning will be placed in irch to lie in state one hour o the service. lieu of flowers, memorial utions may be made to the a Island Book Festival, and a Powell Walley Scholar- .O. Box 824, Amelia Isla.0d, 035. Vainright-Parlor Funeral HoMe Hazlehurst. a. S4.1 lB oJJS9 iiOiJlUi2vUiA Jack-sonvihle and Kimnile Herrin 'of Charleston, S.C.; a grand- son, James RB. Morris who lives ,9 Colorado; great-graia- en and several nieces ws. . memorial funeral Mass I ebrated at 11 a.m. Mond", 18, at Prince of Pea-e ic Church in Jacksonville, ather Michael Larkin, c4f- Inurnment will be in ti n of Remembran;* oleum Columbarium "t Pine Cemetery ifnYulee' Green Pine Funeral Hoft er, Tommy "Animjl" st; two brothers, Howa ns and Marvin Johnson; to David and Mark (Karej- ; two daughters, Audr, nd Brittany Faye Johnscn; grandchildren, Tabat ? d, Heather Kirtsey, DestLi y, Matthew Miner, Mitchl , Steven E. Miner, Ka l and Erica Miner; eigt grandchildren, Whitnm, ney, Michael, Emii1 ron, Bailey, Riley a: Lvive; and her loving pet e, Grizzwald and Tigger. memorial service will b t 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. ', in Blackrock Bapt h, Yulee. m] lieu of flowers the fam& hat donations be madetp unity Hospice of Northe"t a, 4114 Sunbeam Roj, .01, Jacksonville, FL 3225 Prestwood Funeral Hol Baldyfl 2/15/2001 5' NEWS LEADE r- 4 = Watch your numbers Blood pressure desirable" blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg Blood sugar desirable fast- ing blood sugar is less than 1007, mg/dL Body weight keep your body weight in the recommended range Cholesterol desirable total cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL Make healthy lifestyle choic- es: Stay mentally active. Remain socially involved. Stay physically active. Reduce your intake of fat ' and cholesterol. Don't smoke. ' Visit www.alz.org/heartbraini or call the American Stroke *' Association, a division of the ' American Heart Association, at1, . 888-478-7653 or the Alzheimer's Association at 800-272-3900 and- you'll receive a free brochure ' with heart and brain health ihfort nation and a pedometer, while supplies last.