Demir and Diependaele bring dementia to the attention during a dementia walk in Bruges
The Alzheimer Research Foundation is organizing the walk for the second time. Dementia and Alzheimer’s affect millions of people worldwide and that is why the organization wants to bring attention to the disease. “Awareness and understanding of this disease is often limited, which can contribute to the stigmatization and isolation of patients.
Dementia has become the leading cause of death in our country, and this event aims to raise awareness of dementia prevention by emphasizing a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise,” the organization said. “With this walk, the foundation also hopes promote open dialogue, understanding and empathy for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.” The organization worked together with the Brugse Metten Wandelclub and the city of Bruges for the event. “Many people are affected by this disease and we want to show that we support them. The importance of awareness and information in combating the stigma and prejudices associated with this disease,” says mayor Dirk De fauw (CD&V). To encourage the organization, ministers Demir and Diependaele also walked along .
2023-07-09 08:06:03
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