Doha, September 07 (QNA) – Hamad Medical Company will maintain an consciousness occasion on Thursday to mark World Alzheimer’s Month and lift consciousness of early prognosis and help for individuals dwelling with dementia.
An HMC press assertion mentioned the occasion will happen at Al Rumailah Hospital from 08:00 to 13:00 and can give members of the general public a possibility to fulfill a multidisciplinary medical crew and study providers out there to sufferers with Alzheimer’s illness.
This yr’s marketing campaign is being held underneath the worldwide theme, “The Earlier You Know, The Extra You Can Do: A Dementia Analysis Issues.” Data stands will cowl dementia, mind well being, early prognosis and doubtlessly modifiable threat components, whereas members of HMC’s multidisciplinary dementia care crew might be out there to reply questions.
An extra public exhibition might be held on September 21 to mark World Alzheimer’s Day.
The assertion highlighted the providers offered by HMC’s Reminiscence Clinics and multidisciplinary groups that embrace specialist evaluation, prognosis and take care of individuals experiencing reminiscence modifications and dementia. Assessments embrace medical and cognitive evaluations, together with investigations to establish the causes of signs and develop an acceptable care plan.
Professor Hanadi Al Hamad, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Lengthy-Time period Care, Rehabilitation and Geriatrics and Medical Director of Rumailah Hospital, mentioned early prognosis was vital to make sure sufferers and their households obtain acceptable evaluation, care and help in a well timed method.
She additionally highlighted the significance of mind well being and decreasing modifiable threat components to assist decrease the chance of dementia and keep cognitive talents and independence for so long as potential.
The place clinically acceptable, superior organic investigations and disease-modifying organic therapies could also be thought-about for fastidiously chosen sufferers who meet established eligibility standards, following specialist evaluation and a person risk-benefit analysis.
HMC’s RAHA Alzheimer’s and Reminiscence Providers Helpline is out there on 4026 2222, from Sunday to Thursday, 08:00 to fifteen:00, offering info and help to individuals and households all through their dementia care journey.
HMC has suggested individuals to help mind well being by staying bodily lively, sustaining a nutritious diet and weight, managing blood strain, diabetes and ldl cholesterol, avoiding smoking, and remaining mentally and socially lively. It additionally recommends searching for medical recommendation for persistent modifications in reminiscence or considering, as early evaluation might help establish the underlying trigger and guarantee acceptable care and help. (QNA)
