After six months of preparation, the formalization of the SMAF gave way to the organized development and improvement of prevention and care of all forms of dementia and of the disease of Alzheimer in particular on the island of St Maarten.
The SMAF board consists of persons whose lives have been affected by dementia or Alzheimer disease of a loved one in their family. These are Keith Franca (president), Raymond Jessurun (secretary), Patricia Krolis (treasurer), Patricia Pantophlet and Sophia Farrell. The SMAF will soon appoint local and international caregivers and professionals with expertise and experience on dementia and Alzheimer to advise and support the board of the Foundation in the realization of its programs and activities.
This weekend from Friday February 26 until Sunday February 28, the Alzheimer Foundation of Curacao will organize a symposium in the Curacao Hilton Hotel on the occasion of their 10th anniversary.
The secretary of the St Maarten Alzheimer Foundation drs Raymond Jessurun is invited to deliver a presentation on the Rights of Older Persons and the rights of Dementia and Alzheimer patients and caregivers in particular.
Furthermore, Mr. Jessurun will have meetings to explore possibilities of cooperation between the St Maarten Alzheimer Foundation, and Fundacion Alzheimer Aruba, Alzheimer Foundation Curacao, Alzheimer Foundation of the Netherlands and Alzheimer Disease International.
More information concerning the Sint Maarten Alzheimer Foundation programs and activities will be presented in the following weeks.
