"SOLIDARITY" of Heraklion (Crete, Greece) has been participating for four years in an educational programme of the Medical School of the University of Crete entitled "Compassion in Clinical Care". The aim of the programme is to enhance empathy and compassion in the provision of clinical care through interactive workshops aimed at health professionals and students.
Within the framework of the pro-gramme, “SOLIDARITY” of Heraklion contributes with the following lectures:
. Prevention of cognitive decline and dementia Speaker: Dr Fotini Kounti Zafeiropoulou, Neuropsychologist
2. The Neuropsychological examination for the diagnosis of MCI and dementia Speaker: Chrysoula Zouraraki, Neuropsychologist
3. Needs of caregivers of patients with dementia Speaker: Penny Karamaouna, Neuropsychologist.
The above workshops are attended by first year Medical students and aim to raise their awareness about dementia and cognitive disorders. This initiative is part of the ongoing effort of "SOLIDARITY" of Heraklion to promote healthy ageing, prevention of dementia and support of patients’ families.
