Do you know what is Alzheimer’s? Do you know how it affects the life of a person, but also from family members? Do you know how many people are affected by Alzheimer’s or another kind of dementia here in Sint Maarten? How to live with Alzheimer’s or dementia? These and more questions will be addressed starting this week every Thursday afternoon from 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm in the popular radio show “Now you know!” with your radio host Valerie van Putten at PJD2 Radio 102.7 FM.
Now it’s time for action!
Last year the Sint Maarten Alzheimer’s Foundation presented to the government of Sint Maarten the Alzheimer’s report of 2010 of Alzheimer’s Disease International as part of the world wide campaign “Dementia! It is time for action!!” The campaign has adopted the following six principles to make Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias a global priority:
• Promote awareness and understanding of the disease
• Respect the human rights of people with the disease
• Recognize the key role of families and caretakers
• Provide access to health and social care
• Stress the importance of optimal treatment after diagnosis
• Take action to prevent the disease through improvements in public health
EVERY THURSDAY “NOW YOU KNOW” ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Radio host Valerie van Putten is one of the persons in Sint Maarten that took the decision to act now! Valerie has taken the initiative to dedicate every Thursday one afternoon program of her daily radio show “Now you know” to promote awareness and understanding about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in Sint Maarten. With the back up support of the Sint Maarten Alzheimer’s Foundation starting coming Thursday March 3, 2011 every Thursday afternoon from 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm Valerie will interview persons living in Sint Maarten who have been affected or who are caring for persons with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
The public of Sint Maarten is invited to tune in every Thursday afternoon when Valery will discuss with her guests different aspects of living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Questions that will be answered are :
- What is Alzheimer’s, what is dementia?
- What are the different types of dementia we have here in Sint Maarten?
- What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia?
- What are the stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia?
- Where to go to diagnose and to determine if the person has dementia and to know what type of dementia he/she has?
- How important is it to diagnose early?
- What is the best treatment and care, not only for the person with dementia, but also for the caregiver and the loved ones surrounding the person who is getting these limitations in his/her mental capabilities?
- How to live with Alzheimer’s or dementia?
- How can you help a person with Alzheimer’s or their family members?
- What action do you want to take for persons with Alzheimer’s or their family members?
You want to know more about Alzheimer’s or dementia in Sint Maarten?
You cannot miss this program every Thursday afternoon in “NOW YOU KNOW” with your radio host Valerie van Putten from 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm at PJD2 Radio 102.7 FM.
For more information:
Call Valerie van Putten 554 2226 or the
Sint Maarten Alzheimer’s Foundation at 522 0925 or at their toll free number 9220.
Dementia! It’s time for action!!
