The Hellenic Alzheimer’s Association of Larissa participated in the action “All together a hug”, from 22 to 28 April 2023, with a kiosk in the central square of the city, following the invitation of the Prefecture of Thessaly and of the Pharmaceutical Association. The aim of this action was to promote volunteerism, social contribution and solidarity through the provision of free services by the participating organisations. Alzheimer's association work focused on awareness, prevention, etc.
In detail, 240 mental assessment tests were conducted along with 60 stress tests, and demonstrations of mental empowerment exercises and some workshops took place. In the group of disabled people called “how much love”, a painting and a chorokinetic workshop took place. The Department of Pharmacy Assistants of the public IVT were informed about the 10 points of recognising Alzheimer's disease, the reduction of the disease risk factors and the prevention steps. An interactive discussion with the students followed and an interest in volunteering was expressed.
1,500 information leaflets were distributed, 20 carers enrolled for psychoeducation, 80 older people enrolled for mental - physical empowerment and 52 people joined for training in the Digital School. On 28 April, at the end of the action, President of the association Eleni Nifli, along with members of the Board and volunteers, offered pots of marigolds to Pinakas Vasileios, President of the Prefecture of Thessaly, Koutsoukis Thanos, President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Larissa, Kyropoulos Theodoros, Director of social policy of the municipality of Larissa, the 14 presidents of the city’s voluntary organisations and to journalists Giourmetakis Andreas and Apostolopoulou Sasa. The flowers came from the Alzheimer's Association Garden, in a sign of love and mental empowerment through their care.
