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The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease – The Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter presents an overview of dementia, including information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease and treatment. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Today, 6-8 p.m., at Guardian Angel Homes, 23102 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Call (509) 473-3390 for more information.

Alexander Technique Workshop – The Alexander Technique is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support, flexibility, and coordination. Introductory workshop on this technique is Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $10. Call (509) 326-9516 for more information.

Inland Northwest Blood Center’s University of Idaho Blood Drive – Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., on the second floor of the University of Idaho’s Teaching and Learning Center, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow, Idaho. Call (800) 423-0151 for more information.

Free Prostate Cancer Screenings – Sponsored by Kootenai Cancer Center and North Idaho Urology. Oct. 8, at Kootenai Cancer Center, 700 Ironwood Drive. Screening appointments available by reservation from 8 a.m.-noon. Call (208) 666-3604 for reservations and for more information.

Holistic Approaches to Autism – Hosted by the Autism Society of Spokane. Speaker is Dr. Elizabeth Hesse Sheehan. Oct. 19, 6:30-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Social time and refreshments are 6-6:30 p.m. Email Spokane@ autismsocietyofwa.org or visit www.autismsocietyofwa.org for more information.