In January, Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society Laval joins forces with the Fédération québécoise des Societes Alzheimer (FQSA) to convey an essential message: “Alzheimer’s disease: The sooner we know it, unless it is too late.”
This statement is part of a campaign aimed at raising public awareness of the importance of taking action as soon as the first signs of neurocognitive disorders appear.
Signs
Up to 50% of people living with a neurocognitive disorder are diagnosed too late in the illness, depriving them of accessible support from the onset of the illness.
Difficulty retaining new information, temporal or spatial confusion, objects lost in unusual places: these signs can reveal the beginnings of the disease.
Seeing a doctor quickly can make all the difference. Early diagnosis offers several advantages by making it possible to identify the cause of symptoms and access resources to maintain a good quality of life.
“Recognizing the first signs of a neurocognitive disorder means offering the person and their loved ones the chance to better understand the situation, to adapt and plan a more serene future,” says Alexie Deschênes, general director of the regional organization specializing in this disease, by press release. The Alzheimer Society Laval is here to support you every step of the way, with compassion and expertise.”
Resources
The FQSA is proud to announce the launch of Enparlertot.ca, a site dedicated to informing Quebecers who are concerned about their cognitive health.
This resource offers tools for recognizing warning signs, tips for preparing for a medical consultation as well as information on the diagnostic process.
Sven Joubert, director of the Neuropsychology of Aging Laboratory at the Research Center of the University Institute of Geriatrics of Montreal (CRIUGM), and Thomas Tannou, geriatrician and researcher at the University Institute of Geriatrics of Montreal (IUGM), will address to health professionals as well as the general public during a virtual conference on Thursday, January 23, at 12 p.m.
They will highlight the first manifestations of Alzheimer’s disease, which are often neglected. For more information on this free event, go to alzheimerquebec.ca. (CP/IJL)
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