Spominčica marks World Alzheimer's Month with a variety of events, including its 9th Memory Walk

21/09/2020

Spominčica – Alzheimer Slovenia marked World Alzheimer's Month with its 9 Memory Walk, unfolding in various locations throughout Slovenia. In Ljubljana the walk was adapted due to COVID-19. A cultural event was also held at the Slovenian National Gallery in the centre of Ljubljana. To support Spominčica’s cause, they were honored by famous Slovenian rock and pop musicians who were also Eurovision contestants. On the same day, the National Gallery of Slovenia became the 222 Dementia friendly spot (DFS) in Slovenia. The new DFS was officially opened by the Director of the National Gallery of Slovenia, Dr Barbara Jaki, and the President of Spominčica – Alzheimer Slovenia, Štefanija L. Zlobec. The event was held under the honourable patronage of the Mayor of Ljubljana, Zoran Jankovič.