The European Union has launched a series of initiatives to support people living with Alzheimer’s disease, a mental deterioration typically associated with old age that impairs memory, thinking and behaviour. EURACTIV brings you the latest from the 26th Alzheimer Europe Conference in Copenhagen.
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Rising dementia numbers in EU causes alarm
Est. 6minThe European Union is stepping up efforts to combat dementia, but is being urged to do more, as 18.7 million EU citizens are expected to suffer from the illness by 2050.
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People with dementia: ‘We can still contribute to this society’
Est. 9minEurope needs a strategy to tackle dementia, two persons suffering from the disease told EURACTIV.com, stressing that they have a role to play in research and society in general.
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Study: Dementia healthcare services need to be redesigned
Est. 7minPeople with dementia remain under-diagnosed and lack comprehensive and continuing health care, a report has found, urging policy-makers to focus on primary care services. EURACTIV.com reports from Copenhagen.
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Denmark aims to become ‘dementia-friendly nation’ by 2025
Est. 5minDenmark has put forward a national plan aimed at making the country dementia-friendly by 2025, Minister of Health Sophie Loehde told EURACTIV.com in Copenhagen.
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Alzheimer Europe chief: Holistic approach needed to tackle dementia
Est. 7minAlzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia remain underdiagnosed in most European countries, Jean Georges told EURACTIV.