National Conference on Alzheimer's disease in Goa A unique opportunity for the public to interact with experts in the field of Dementia.
Alzheimer's disease is as prevalent in the developing countries as in the west if not more, and the numbers are gradually increasing. We do not hear much about Alzheimer's disease because the ones who suffer are oblivious of what is happening and those who see it happen do not know what it is. There are an estimated 18 million people with dementia worldwide and these figures are projected to reach 34 million by the year 2025. It is also predicted that by 2025, 75% of the world's dementia population will lie in the developing countries alone. Goa's community is aging which means that the number of people with Alzheimer's and related dementias is also on the rise. Already 7% of our population is over the age of 60 indicating that nearly One lakh elders live in Goa. Preliminary research done in Goa shows that the prevalence of Dementias in the community is 2.9% above the age of 60 and 12% above the age of 80 years and yet it is often construed as normal aging. The Goa Chapter of The Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), have embarked on an ambitious and prestigious project - a project which will be the first of its kind in India, a showpiece and hopefully a model for other such projects in India - a 36 bed Home for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. As a prelude to this unique project, The ARDSI Goa Chapter will be hosting the VIIIth. ARDSI Conference to be held from 4th. to 6th. October 2002 at the Hotel Majestic, Porvorim, Goa. The Conference is a forum for all, wherein the public get together and interact with the experts in the field of Alzheimer's Disease. This conference is for families caring for people with dementia, social workers, people running old age homes, medical and health professionals and anyone concerned about aging in our society. It's designed to facilitate families and professionals to learn from each other on how to best care for elders with Alzheimer's diseases. This annual conference has attracted a large number of leading National and International experts from various walks of life who will be addressing various issues like managing challenging behaviours at home, the use of medications in Alzheimer's Disease, care systems in the community, legal aspects concerning dementia, caring for the carers and, developing services for families affected by dementia in Goa. Some of the leading National and International experts include Professor Martin Prince, Institute of Psychiatry, London, Professor Bob Woods, University of Wales, UK, Dr. Diana Kerr, University of Stirling, UK, Dr Genevieve Leuba, University Psychogeriatrics Hospital, Switzerland, Dr Jeff Morgan, Consultant Psychiatrist, UK. The National experts include Professor P Tandon, Director, National Brain Research Centre, New Delhi, Dr (Colonel) Goel, National Mental Health Advisor, New Delhi, Professor S.K. Shankar, Department of Neuropathology, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Professor Narottam Lal, Department of Psychiatry, KGMC, Lucknow, Professor A.B. Dey, Department of Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi, Addl. Professor Matthew Varghese, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Dr G.R. Chandak, Genetisist, CCMB, Hydrabad. There will be a Medico - Legal workshop which will involve judges and lawyers from the Supreme court, High courts as well as experts from the medical profession who will discuss on possible solutions to the various issues concerning Dementia and the law. It will be chaired by Justice M.S. Usgaoncar and Dr Wilfred de Souza. Justice S.N. Variava of the Supreme Court and Adv. J. F. Reis will also participate in the discussion. We would urge all those concerned with this issue to attend the three day Conference. The delegate fee of Rs. 750/- will also include a gala dinner and an entertainment programme at hotel Cidade de Goa. For further details kindly contact Dr. A.S. Dias, Organising Secretary, Mainawaddo, Aldona, Bardez, Goa 403508 Ph: 414027/ 293315. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The management of the disease demands intersectoral coordination between policy makers, caregivers, religious groups, and the medical fraternity. Let's create awareness about the disease and get together to fight the deadly brain killer. It is only when we assess the magnitude of the problem and create a demand, that we will be able to influence the policy makers in this respect. Its an irony that while the developed world is desperately trying to find a cure for the disease we still do not realize that Alzheimer's disease is a public health problem. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
