Naslov
Raising awarenes on Alzheimer disease in Croatia

Autori
Mimica, Ninoslav

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
14th Symposium AEP Section epidemiology and Social psychiatry - Abstract Book / Đorđević, Veljko - Zagreb, 2008, 35-35

Skup
14th Symposium AEP Section epidemiology and Social psychiatry

Mjesto i datum
Dubrovnik, Hrvatska, 11.06.2008. - 14.06.2008

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Domaća recenzija

Ključne riječi
raising; awarenes; Alzheimer's disease

Sažetak
Goal: Alzheimer Disease Societies Croatia (ADSC) was founded in 1999 in Zagreb, and its branch at Rab in 2003. The main aim was to help people with dementia (PWD), their families and careers. ADSC fight stigma, raise awareness and brings education to target and general population. Methods and results: In ADSC, we don't have paid staff, so the whole work is done by volunteers. Due to fact that Croatia has old population there is an approximation that we have today about 80 000 people with dementia in Croatia. From its beginnings the ADSC has monthly meetings for families of PWD and all other interested. The ADSC has published four booklets, printed in large number and distributed in all old people homes, send to all general practitioners, members of ADSC and families. Till know we have organized three Congresses on Alzheimer's disease (AD) (two in Zagreb, one at Brijuni), three Symposiums on Psychogeriatrics (Rab) and numerous lectures. From October 8- 11, 2008 we will organize the 4th Croatian Congress on AD with international participation which will be held at St. Andrew's Island near Rovinj. The members of ADSC, in many occasions, have spoken to media (TV, radio, newspapers) to raise awareness about dementia. Every year we celebrate the Alzheimer's day on September 21st. Our Society has a 24 hours help- line (091 569 16 60). We have our web-site (www.alzheimer.hr) and e-mail address: alzheimer@alzheimer.hr. Conclusion Our work was internationally recognized and we become a full member of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) in 2006.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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