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During a lunch debate organised by Alzheimer Europe on 6 November 2007 and hosted by Françoise Grossetête, MEP (France), representatives of different European institutions gave their clearest signal to date that the fight against Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia would feature prominently in the plans of the European institutions in 2008.
Welcoming the launch of Alzheimer Europe's second "Dementia in Europe Yearbook" dedicated to a presentation of the social support provided by governments to people with Alzheimer's disease in different European countries, Vladimir Spidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities congratulated Alzheimer Europe on emphasising the social impact of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia on people diagnosed, as well as on their families and carers. He stressed the need for improved training of medical and care professionals, as well as of family carers in order to improve the care and support of people with dementia. In particular, he highlighted the importance of using the open method of coordination to exchange best practices in this field and to include the impact of Alzheimer's disease in future policies for the elderly and health care planning.
The Members of the European Parliament present at the launch all stressed the usefulness of the comparative information on the social support systems in Europe contained in the second Dementia in Europe Yearbook of Alzheimer Europe. Françoise Grossetête, chair of the European Alzheimer's Alliance summed up the discussions by commenting: "This second Yearbook shows the huge differences which exist between European countries and sometimes even within countries as to the services that exist, but equally as regards the support provided by governments to people with dementia and their carers. My colleagues and I are committed to making Alzheimer's disease and dementia European public health priorities and will dedicate a written declaration to this issue in 2008."
Jean-Baptiste Brunet, Health Attaché at the French Permanent Representation reiterated the commitment of the French government to the fight against Alzheimer's disease and the development of a comprehensive national Alzheimer's Plan. Furthermore, he announced the plans of the French Presidency to dedicate a European conference to Alzheimer's disease and extended a warm invitation to Alzheimer Europe to collaborate in this event.
Jean Georges, Executive Director of Alzheimer Europe stressed: "At this meeting, we heard the clearest signal yet that our campaign to make dementia a European public health priority is bearing fruit. It is encouraging to hear that Alzheimer's disease will figure prominently in the plans of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the French Presidency in 2008. Alzheimer Europe and its national member organisations are looking forward to collaborating with all three European institutions to make a difference for the 6.1 million Europeans living with a form of dementia." http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Live longer with vitamin D, study says
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During a lunch debate organised by Alzheimer Europe on 6 November 2007 and hosted by Françoise Grossetête, MEP (France), representatives of different European institutions gave their clearest signal to date that the fight against Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia would feature prominently in the plans of the European institutions in 2008.
Welcoming the launch of Alzheimer Europe's second "Dementia in Europe Yearbook" dedicated to a presentation of the social support provided by governments to people with Alzheimer's disease in different European countries, Vladimir Spidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities congratulated Alzheimer Europe on emphasising the social impact of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia on people diagnosed, as well as on their families and carers. He stressed the need for improved training of medical and care professionals, as well as of family carers in order to improve the care and support of people with dementia. In particular, he highlighted the importance of using the open method of coordination to exchange best practices in this field and to include the impact of Alzheimer's disease in future policies for the elderly and health care planning.
The Members of the European Parliament present at the launch all stressed the usefulness of the comparative information on the social support systems in Europe contained in the second Dementia in Europe Yearbook of Alzheimer Europe. Françoise Grossetête, chair of the European Alzheimer's Alliance summed up the discussions by commenting: "This second Yearbook shows the huge differences which exist between European countries and sometimes even within countries as to the services that exist, but equally as regards the support provided by governments to people with dementia and their carers. My colleagues and I are committed to making Alzheimer's disease and dementia European public health priorities and will dedicate a written declaration to this issue in 2008."
Jean-Baptiste Brunet, Health Attaché at the French Permanent Representation reiterated the commitment of the French government to the fight against Alzheimer's disease and the development of a comprehensive national Alzheimer's Plan. Furthermore, he announced the plans of the French Presidency to dedicate a European conference to Alzheimer's disease and extended a warm invitation to Alzheimer Europe to collaborate in this event.
Jean Georges, Executive Director of Alzheimer Europe stressed: "At this meeting, we heard the clearest signal yet that our campaign to make dementia a European public health priority is bearing fruit. It is encouraging to hear that Alzheimer's disease will figure prominently in the plans of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the French Presidency in 2008. Alzheimer Europe and its national member organisations are looking forward to collaborating with all three European institutions to make a difference for the 6.1 million Europeans living with a form of dementia." http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Live longer with vitamin D, study says
Vitamin D may help slow down the ageing process, scientists have found, adding further weight to the importance of adequate intake of the vitamin.
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