Dementia: Foundation Calls For An End To Stigmatization
In commemoration of this year's World Alzheimer's Day, the Alzheimer Disease Foundation (ADF) on Friday staged a sensitization walk along major roads in Benin city, the Edo state capital, with a call to an end to stigmatization of sufferers.
Alzheimer disease is a common cause of dementia, which symptoms include memory loss, difficulties with thinking and problem solving.
Speaking during a stopover at The Nigerian Observer Head Office in Benin, The President of the foundation, Josephine Anenih said the disease is an abnormal protein that surrounds the brain cells.
Anenih, while calling for an end to the stigmatization of sufferers noted that the protein damages internal structure of the brain, adding it usually result to day to day memory loss.
The ADF President described dementia as "Progressive", and further added that the likelihood of developing the disease increases with age, asserting "a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk."
She explained that not all cases of forgetfulness or thinking are dementia related, but however emphasize on the need for regular medical check up.
Meanwhile, every 21st of September each year is set aside to mark World Alzheimer's Day as well as raise awareness and challenge the stigmatization of nearly 50 million people living with the disease worldwide.
Alzheimer disease is a common cause of dementia, which symptoms include memory loss, difficulties with thinking and problem solving.
Speaking during a stopover at The Nigerian Observer Head Office in Benin, The President of the foundation, Josephine Anenih said the disease is an abnormal protein that surrounds the brain cells.
Anenih, while calling for an end to the stigmatization of sufferers noted that the protein damages internal structure of the brain, adding it usually result to day to day memory loss.
The ADF President described dementia as "Progressive", and further added that the likelihood of developing the disease increases with age, asserting "a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk."
She explained that not all cases of forgetfulness or thinking are dementia related, but however emphasize on the need for regular medical check up.
Meanwhile, every 21st of September each year is set aside to mark World Alzheimer's Day as well as raise awareness and challenge the stigmatization of nearly 50 million people living with the disease worldwide.
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