The Institute for Alzheimer's Disease and Neuroscience - North Macedonia marked World Alzheimer’s Day with an event called "Alzheimer’s Matinée", which took place in the city square in Skopje, North Macedonia. It was attended by 150 people including the first lady of the country, the mayor of Central County, the director and doctors from the Neurology Clinic, and representatives from the Red Cross and the Clinic for geriatric and palliative care. A number of people with dementia were also in attendance. There was a performance from the students from the School of Music Arts in Skopje and there were talks from the Heads of the University Clinics of Neurology and Psychiatry, as well as readings from a book by a dementia caregiver, activities for the elderly, and some music. The event not only marked World Alzheimer’s Day but also aimed to raise awareness of dementia and address shortcomings in the management of dementia and the lack of support for people affected by it. A teaser video of the event can be viewed, here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T2NR_I9D2pLUpicrgyiLJaY11Tl2tn4L/view
