On the 21st of September, the International Alzheimer's Day is celebrated (World Alzheimer's Day), a date that was chosen by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Alzheimer's Federation (ADI). During this day, activities are carried out to raise awareness and promote prevention this mental illness, which is considered the new epidemic of the 21st century.
The British Hospital goal is to be part of this movement, to make the disease known and disseminate the information. It is a way of awareness, and assuming that it is a problem of the whole society.
Alzheimer's affects not only the patient, but also their closest environment, family, caregivers, friends.
With this purpose, we invite you to the Alzheimer conference: patient and family by Prof. Sergio Dansilio, physician-neurologist, Director of the Department of Neuropsychology of the Hospital de Clinicas and the Former Adjunct Professor of the Department of Geriatrics of the Hospital de Clinicas, Master in Social Gerontology, Graduate in Psychology Ana Charamelo, both members of the Memory Clinic of the British Hospital.
The conference will focus on the new researches in relation to the concept of Cognitive Reserve as a protective factor and the importance of prevention, and the promotion of changes in lifestyles.