On 9 December, the Confederación Española de Alzheimer (CEAFA) organised a videoconference with Her Majesty Queen Sofía, to celebrate the organisation’s 30 anniversary
The members of the Board of Directors and representatives of all the autonomous entities that make up CEAFA, participated in the event and shared the situation with Alzheimer's and other dementias in their communities. All agreed on the need to remain united and highlighted the importance of associations to combat the current pandemic and continue working to improve the quality-of-life of people with dementia and their family carers.
In her closing speech, Her Majesty thanked CEAFA for the commendable work it has carried out, with people affected by Alzheimer's disease, over the last three decades, paying particular attention to the work being done in these difficult times in which, she said, “COVID has affected people with dementia so cruelly”.
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