Roundtable focuses on challenges of Alzheimer’s disease in Jordan

AMMAN — Jordan’s leading advocates for individuals and families living with Alzheimer's on Saturday attended a roundtable as part of a series of activities leading up to World Alzheimer’s Month (WAM) in September.

The roundtable was organised by Al ‘Oun for Alzheimer's Patient Care Association (AACA) and Al Marji’ Publications’ Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh magazines, according to a statement made available to The Jordan Times.

“The Ministry of Culture works with partners on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease by emphasising cultural education and reflecting this effort in programmes for arts, culture and in publications,” said Culture Minister Haifa Najjar during the event.

“We are proud of our partnership with AACA and how we network to bring different entities into this partnership,” noted Hind-Lara Mango, Al Marji’ Publications’ publisher and managing director. Panellists spoke about the challenges facing Alzheimer’s patients and their families.

“Research indicates that around 31,000 people are living with dementia in Jordan, a number expected to rise to 50,000 by 2050, an extraordinary increase of 50 per cent,” noted AACA President Hamza Nouri.