Five years ago, Alzheimer´s Disease International (ADI) released material entitled “Dementia: Can we reduce the risk?” This September, the Czech Alzheimer Society decided to translate this material into the Czech language and release it to the public, along with a creative graphic visual. It was published and launched during Memory Week, which was organised by the Czech Alzheimer Society from 16 to 28 September.
Posters and postcards were distributed during the most important events: a national conference “Prague Days of Gerontology; the Mobile Counselling Centers” (memory counselling in different pharmacies - 14 dates, 6 cities); and the “Memory Days” with Český rozhlas, which involves free memory testing in the building of the main Czech public radio station. Lucie Hajkova, the project coordinator stated that:
“The main objective during the events is to get closer to the public and to highlight memory problems, the importance of on-time diagnosis and post-diagnostic support, both for people with dementia and for those who care for them.”
Thanks to media support from the Czech radio station, the Czech Alzheimer Society hopes that the topic will be discussed and promoted in the regions, where people can get further and specific support in their community, with the help and assistance of the Czech Alzheimer Society.
