Health Minister Launches Awareness Event for Alzheimer's Patients, Organized by Ibn Sina Hospital - Sarmad
Health Minister launches an awareness event for Alzheimer's patients, organized by Ibn Sina Hospital.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi, launched on Friday a public awareness event for Alzheimer’s patients held at The Avenues Mall, organized by Ibn Sina Hospital under the Ministry of Health in collaboration with several associations affiliated with the Kuwait Medical Association.
Dr. Lamea Al-Sarraf, a consultant in brain and nerve radiology at Ibn Sina Hospital, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of her participation in the event that the one-day awareness campaign, conducted in cooperation with the brain and nerve radiology, neurology, and geriatrics associations, aims to enhance public awareness of the disease.
She added that the event includes simplified interactive tests and games that provide visitors with initial indicators regarding brain health and memory.
Dr. Al-Sarraf emphasized the pivotal role of the hospital’s “Memory Clinic” in the early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, which contributes to improving the quality of healthcare provided to patients.
In this regard, she explained that the clinic comprises a team of consultants specializing in neurology, geriatrics, and psychiatry, highlighting the vital role of brain and nerve radiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the application of artificial intelligence technologies in achieving accurate diagnosis.
For his part, Dr. Abdullah Al-Azizi, professor and consultant in neuropsychiatry and head of the Psychiatry Department at Kuwait University, representing the Psychiatry Association, stated in a similar statement that the risk of developing memory problems can be reduced by up to 45% through brain stimulation and adopting comprehensive healthy lifestyles.
He clarified that, based on scientific studies, prevention and reduction of memory issues are achieved by maintaining sleep quality, engaging in regular physical exercise, and regularly monitoring blood pressure and diabetes levels, in addition to treating psychological disorders and reducing stress.
He added that Kuwait’s healthcare system provides the latest pharmaceutical treatments and specialized cognitive training programs that contribute to slowing disease progression and delaying symptoms by approximately 40%, provided that early diagnosis and intervention are implemented.
