Introducing 4get-me-not, located in Dubai, the first social enterprise in the Middle East dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer´s Disease: Support-groups needed!
The right to health is a fundamental element of our human rights. Internationally, it was first described in the 1946 World Health Organization (WHO) Constitution, whose preamble defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being”. Health is much more than mere the absence of illness.
Some groups or individuals, such as children, people with disabilities, or people with mental disorders, encounter specific obstacles in achieving their right to health. These may occur as the result of biological or socioeconomic factors, stigma, or discrimination. As a result, the key focus MoHAP has already released in relation to the 2023 World Health Day theme “Health for All” topic are still relevant in 2024: Promote health and well-being for all segments of society, particularly the most vulnerable such as the elderly of our community who face problems to speak for themselves.
WHO Facts:
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at over 50 million and will almost triple by 2050.
Have you heard of the 4get-me-not Alzheimer’s Organization — UAE?
The association is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is proud to be the first non-governmental organization in the UAE and the Middle East dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, improving the quality of life for seniors, and providing social support to those at high risk of dementia. Among the services offered are educational programs, memory cafes, and support groups.
4get-me-not is committed to ensuring that the vulnerable group of people with dementia retain their right to the best possible health.
If a loved one is affected by dementia or you are interested how to support the right to health of those affected, check out 4get-me-not.org.
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