On 26 September, Spominčica - Alzheimer Slovenija reported that the Global Dementia Friends network had two new important members. Firstly, the Minister of Public Affairs, Rudi Medved became a "Prijatelj Spominčice" as Dementia Friends are called in Slovenia. Minister Medved is aware of the everyday problems people with dementia are facing, in relation to public administration among others. The Ministry of Public Affairs invited Spominčica to give a lecture about dementia, to the Heads of Administrative units at the XI days of Administrative units. They learned about recognition of the first signs of dementia, and about proper communication with people with dementia. days of Administrative units. Secondly, the Minister of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, Ksenija Klampfer visited Spominčica’s offices, to meet with the team, caregivers and persons with dementia. Spominčica exchanged opinions and experiences with Minister Klampfer, in a very relaxed atmosphere. As a sign of support for the work being done, she also became a "Prijateljica Spominčice".
Pictured: Ksenija Klampfer (left) and Rudi Medved (right) receiving their Dementia Friends certificates from Spominčica
