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14 Sep 2018
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
This annual, international campaign raises awareness of dementia and challenges stigma. This year draws attention to what societies, governments and individuals can do to raise awareness as dementia prevalence increases.… Read More »
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2 Sep 2018
UK Church Group raises funds for AlzJA
Nicole Sutherland and her fundraising team, including her daughter, raised funds for Alzheimer’s Jamaica and Kidney Research at their church on Sunday 2nd September 2018. They are based in West… Read More »
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19 Aug 2018
AlzJA presented at Andrews Memorial SDA as part of Health Awareness Week
Mrs. Tiffany Palmer (pictured), volunteer of Alzheimer’s Jamaica, delivers a presentation on Dementia at Andrews Memorial SDA on Sunday 19th August 2018 as part of the church’s Health Awareness Week.
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18 Aug 2018
Alzheimer’s Jamaica Incorporated
Alzheimer’s Jamaica (AlzJA) is an incorporated entity with the Companies Office, Jamaica. Originally founded in 2006, the organisation underwent key restructuring in 2018 to better serve Persons Living with Dementia… Read More »
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31 Jul 2018
AlzJA helps host Dementia Stakeholder Workshop
Alzheimer’s Jamaica was pleased to be a co-host of the Dementia Stakeholder Workshop held on July 31st at UWI Regional Headquarters, Mona. The workshop brought together 50 policy makers, private… Read More »
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18 May 2018
AlzJA becomes first registered Dementia Friends organisation in the Caribbean
As of May 2018, AlzJA is the first registered Dementia Friends organisation in the Caribbean. A Dementia Friend learns a little bit more about what it’s like to live with… Read More »
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1 Dec 2017
International Day For Persons With Disabilities – December 3, 2017
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote… Read More »
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23 Nov 2017
Leave No One Behind: End Violence Against Women & Girls
On November 25 women across the globe will be raising their voices with the cry for the End of Violence Against Women and Girls. Alzheimer’s Jamaica joins the rallying cry… Read More »
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29 May 2017
WHO Adopts Global Action Plan on Public Health Response to Dementia
World Health Organization: Seventieth World Assembly adopted the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia 2017-2025 on May 29 2017 The Global Action Plan on the Public… Read More »
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27 Mar 2017
Deborah and Ron of Dementia Journey in the USA visits Alzheimer’s Jamaica
The year 2017 began with us cranking up our public awareness activities across communities. In January we were pleased to welcome from the United States of America to our shores… Read More »
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22 Mar 2017
WHO – Global Action Plan On The Public Health Response To Dementia
In 2011 the World Health Organization recognised Dementia as a non-communicable disease. Our member Zadha Tulloch represented the Association at the WHO session at the United Nations when this was… Read More »
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22 Mar 2017
Franklin and Rebecca
This is from my book, Old Friends. It is dedicated to everyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. FRANKLIN AND REBECCA Franklin lived in 210. Rebecca lived in 211. It… Read More »
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