The 7 edition of a “Training Seminar for Family Carers and Professional Carers for people with Dementia” was successfully completed on 25-26 October 2019, in Heraklion, Crete. The seminar took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was co-organised by the Heraklion Association of Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging “Solidarity” and the Region of Crete. It was sponsored by Alzheimer Hellas, the Municipality of Heraklion, the 7 Crete Rector, the Medical School, the Heraklion Medical Association and Medical Society. The scientific programme of the seminar included sessions on preserving the safety and dignity of the patient with dementia; management of patients’ neuropsychiatric symptoms; management of stress and depression in carers; technology and ageing; and rehabilitation. It also included other services for patients and family support, such as workshops with exercise presentation and techniques for relaxation of patients and carers. The seminar was attended by more than 200 participants, among which were health professionals and students from the Nursing School, the School of Social Work and the School of Medicine. Many citizens of Heraklion also participated.
