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Thursday 16 February 2023

Informative session about dementia with speaker Mrs. Anne Mei The

ORANJESTAD - On Febru- speaker Mrs. Anne Mei Mrs. Anne Mei will speak
ary 13, 2023, the Minister of The, a professor by special about dementia on Thurs-
Transport, Integrity, Nature appointment of Long-Term day, February 16, and
and Elderly Affairs, Mr. Ur- Care and Social Approach share her knowledge and
sell Arends, had the honor to Dementia at the Vrije a better understanding of
to welcome renowned Universiteit Amsterdam. this condition.

Dementia is a progressive
condition affecting millions
of people and their pa-
tient's families and caregiv-
ers. The characteristics of
this condition are the loss of
cognitive function, includ-
ing memory loss, speech
ability, and the capacity to
solve problems. Although
it is a widespread prob- 2023, from 2:00 pm to 4:00
lem, there is more to learn Minister Arends invites all pm at the J.F. Kennedy Ed-
about this condition. The professionals in the care, ucation Centre. The session
presentation's objective is the community interest- will be in Dutch, and the
to raise awareness of the ed, and particularly those entrance is free. Attendees
latest developments and working daily with seniors, will have the opportunity
improved care practices to attend this informative to ask questions and ex-
for those with dementia. session on February 16, change views.q
Protect your hearing

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ORANJESTAD – The De- Do not cut the earplugs in
partment of Public Health half. They can get stuck!
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