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"Taking care of the memories: the humanization of patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias" is the intervention proposed by the project "Stories Counted, Shared Smiles" , promoted by the Municipality of Faro in partnership with the Health Dialogue July 23, at 18:00, at the Municipal Library of Faro.
A statement from the municipality indicates that this session boosted by Alzheimer Portugal intends to transmit relevant information on dementia and demonstrate practical forms of relationship with these patients, focusing on positive conditions and the acceptance of behavioral changes. Different strategies will be addressed to facilitate interaction with patients and the provision of basic care, facilitating the relationship with the caregiver or family with the patient, minimizing negative behaviors on the part of the patient.
Ana Margarida Cavaleiro, Psychologist and Director of the Department of Training and Projects of Alzheimer Portugal, will be present at this information event and will address to carers, family members, professionals and the technicians who treat with Alzheimer's or other patients. dementia, as well as anyone who has an interest in the subject.
The project "Stories Counted, Shared Smiles" aims not only to promote a healthy occupation of the leisure of the elderly, but also to provide information and training actions to update knowledge about aging, caregivers formal and informal, volunteers and all those who are interested in these issues.
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