(WWW.)NEOMUNDO.COM.(AR) Alzehimer’s disease has become one of the major neurological pathologies, especially in the elderly. And why is the leading cause of dementia at the global level as well as one of the most important public health problems of this century.

According to epidemiologists, global with Alzheimer’s disease is between 5 and 7% of persons aged 65 years and which can reach 20% among those over 80 years.

But the most striking is that it can grow up to 75% in the next 25 years if maintained demographic trends today.

As a way to call attention to this situation, and with all this data in context, on 21 September has been selected by the World Health Organization (who) to commemorate the day world of the disease of Alzheimer’s disease.

Thus, throughout the world, different organizations carried out commemorative activities aiming to raise awareness and inform the society.

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In Argentina the INECO Foundation joins this global initiative and invited to participate in the following actividad:

* Will be held on Saturday, 17 September, from 11 to 13 hs. The meeting point will be at the corner of Sarmiento and Libertador avenues (kilometer of the rose of Palermo).

The first 300 registrants online receive an official gift t-shirt. The length of the walk is 2 km, bordering the Lakes of Palermo.

In addition, activities will be developed for the whole family and Dr. Facundo Manes will give a talk about why we need a National Plan of Alzheimer and carried out an interactive workshop of questions and answers with the interdisciplinary team of professionals lNECO and the Institute of neuroscience of the Fundación Favaloro,.

* Monday 19 18.30 to 20hs, Centre INECO-spring day, Melian 3250, Capital Federal.

Inauguration of the 1st shows day INECO spring downtown art and following talks to the community: do not want only medication: the role of non-pharmacological treatment in the disease of Alzheimer’s disease. Juliet road to la Llosa – Lic. Marcela Lichtensztejn – Lic. Carolina Prilucas.

Buenos times: the present and future of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Daniel Martínez.

* 20 Tuesday 19-8. 30 pm, Auditorium INECO, 1854/60 Melo Pacheco, Capital Federal.

Talks to the community: reducing risk in Alzheimer’s disease is possible? Dr. Paul Richly

Doctor, I forgot some things. do I have Alzheimer’s?

Lic. Catalina Raimondi – Dr. Paul Abdulhamid

* Wednesday 21 18 19 hs Auditorium INECO, 1854/60 Melo Pacheco, Capital Federal.

Workshop

Workshop for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease

Activity, especially designed for families of people with Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive impairment seeks to create a space for containment and exchange of experiences.

* Friday 23 from 19 to 20 hs, Auditorium INECO, 1854/60 Melo Pacheco, Buenos Aires. Screening of documentary on Alzheimer’s disease (the Enigmas of the brain) and subsequent exchange of questions and answers.

Activities are free of charge and require prior registration since quotas are limited. Information and registration: (5411) 4812-0010 | Info@ineco.org.ar.

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