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Lifestyle Choice: Improved dietary choices over time to possibly delay progression of Alzheimer’s
More and more, researchers are promoting lifestyle changes as an avenue for possibly keeping Alzheimer’s disease at bay. A comprehensive review article published in the Med Review (March and and… Read More »
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THE JOURNEY
There are many families walking the journey with their loved one who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is not an easy journey but one that opens our eyes to… Read More »
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COVID-19 and dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease International of which we are a member is presently sending out information to Associations across the globe focusing on the response of all of us to the Covid-19… Read More »
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Upcoming Conference
Alzheimer Jamaica will be hosting its first Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia’s under the theme “Understanding and Preventing Dementia” on November 8, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00… Read More »
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Alzheimer’s Jamaica has a successful World Alzheimer’s Month 2018
In September 2018, Alzheimer’s Jamaica joined an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma. World Alzheimer’s Month is coordinated by Alzheimer’s Disease International, the umbrella organisation of Alzheimer’s… Read More »
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Alzheimer’s Jamaica co-hosts launch of the STRiDE Project
Jamaica is one of seven countries chosen to participate in an international research study- Strengthening Responses to Dementia in Developing Countries (STRiDE) Funded by the Research Council UK’s Global Challenges… Read More »
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Alzheimer’s Jamaica speaks at UWI on Mental Health
As part of UWI’s Taylor Hall Founders Week events, Alzheimer’s Jamaica participated in a spirited and interesting panel discussion on mental health, focusing on stigma reduction and awareness. The event… Read More »
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Alzheimer’s Jamaica helps prepare nursing students to work with persons living with dementia
Alzheimer’s Jamaica’s Executive Director led a Dementia information session with the UTech School of Public Health’s Nursing Students on October 22nd, 2018. The session provided an overview of dementia and… Read More »
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month
This annual, international campaign raises awareness of dementia and challenges stigma. This year draws attention to what societies, governments and individuals can do to raise awareness as dementia prevalence increases.… Read More »
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UK Church Group raises funds for AlzJA
Nicole Sutherland and her fundraising team, including her daughter, raised funds for Alzheimer’s Jamaica and Kidney Research at their church on Sunday 2nd September 2018. They are based in West… Read More »
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AlzJA presented at Andrews Memorial SDA as part of Health Awareness Week
Mrs. Tiffany Palmer (pictured), volunteer of Alzheimer’s Jamaica, delivers a presentation on Dementia at Andrews Memorial SDA on Sunday 19th August 2018 as part of the church’s Health Awareness Week.
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AlzJA helps host Dementia Stakeholder Workshop
Alzheimer’s Jamaica was pleased to be a co-host of the Dementia Stakeholder Workshop held on July 31st at UWI Regional Headquarters, Mona. The workshop brought together 50 policy makers, private… Read More »
