On World Alzheimer's Day, 21 September 21, Spominciča Alzheimer Slovenija held a national conference with international participation titled "The Situation and Challenges in the Field of Alzheimer's Disease in Slovenia." The conference participants included: Former Minister of Health Dr. Božidar Voljč, Ph.D. med., President of Spominčica Štefanija L. Zlobec, Aige Rurane - a representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Slovenia, a representative of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), Mag. Nadja Čobal from the Ministry of Health, Mag. Janja Romih from the Ministry of Labor, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, Doc. dr. Milica Gregorič Kramberger, Ph.D. med., spec. of Neurology, Prof. dr. Zvezdan Pirtošek, Ph.D. med., spec. of Neurology, Asst. dr. Polona Rus Prelog, Ph.D. med., spec. psych., Dr. Mercedes Lovrenčič from the Institute of Public Health, asist. dr. Barbara Lovrečič, member of NIJZ council and three Slovenian MEPs. Executive Director of Alzheimer Europe, Jean Georges was in attendance and delivered a presentation discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with dementia.
