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The fifth annual Alzheimer’s Seminar was held today in Belmopan as healthcare advocates, caregivers, and community members gathered to raise awareness about the growing impact of dementia and the importance of supporting Belize’s ageing population. The seminar, hosted by St. Ann Anglican Parish in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Development and the National Council of Aging, took place at the University of Belize campus and focused heavily on equipping caregivers with practical guidance on caring for elderly loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Organizers say this year’s event was designed not only to educate participants on the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, but also to emphasize the importance of protecting the emotional and mental wellbeing of caregivers who often shoulder the daily responsibility of supporting ageing relatives. Speaking at today’s seminar was Executive Director of the National Council of Aging, Ix-Chel Poot, who discussed the importance of early detection and shared what made this year’s seminar stand out.
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the world’s fastest-growing health challenges, affecting millions of elderly persons globally as the condition slowly erodes memory and thinking skills. Health experts estimate that more than fifty-five million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and that figure is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. Poot ended her remarks by encouraging caregivers and relatives to treat elderly persons with the same dignity, patience, and kindness they themselves would hope to receive in old age.
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