Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias in Zambia @ADDIZambia

𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐙 𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐈𝐑🎙 Tune in to tomorrow's segment of My Health Space at Radio Christian Voice as Ms. Cordelia Johnson and Dr. Emmanuel Mukambo delve into all things dementia. Don't miss out on this valuable discussion! #DementiaInZambia #DementiaAwareness

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘🌹💚 Did you know? Women experience higher disability-adjusted life years and mortality due to dementia, but also provide 70% of care hours for people living with dementia. We appreciate all the women out there🌹

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In our efforts to generate local data on dementia as ADDIZ, we are sharing this survey launched by @AlzDisInt & @LSEnews with you all to take part. Please follow the link to access the survey: bit.ly/World-Alzheime…

𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀 𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐔𝐌🍀 Our team recently participated in an enlightening Dementia Symposium, hosted by Unicaf and University of Huddersfield! Together, we explored innovative Focused Interventions Training for Dementia Care in Zambia. #dementiafreezambia

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Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Zambia wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!🎅🏽🎄❄️

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒🍀 Mr. @EmmanuelMukambo is a final-year medical student and multi-award-winning early career researcher. He is the incoming Communications and Publicity Director.

Ms. Felistus Dismuss Longwe is currently the Education and Training Director of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Zambia (ADDIZ). She holds a B.Ed. Commerce and is a secondary school teacher in Chipata, Eastern Province of Zambia.

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒🍀 Mrs. Jacqueline Vergeer Ng'ombe is a very analytical and insightful executive with 10 years of experience in the corporate sector. She is the incoming Administrative Board Member of ADDIZ.

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒🍀 Ms. Cordelia P.L. Johnson is currently a co-caregiver for her grandmother and the incoming Advocacy and Policy Director of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Zambia (ADDIZ).

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒🍀 Dr. @chanda_simfukwe is a Data Scientist and researcher with an extensive background in neuroscience. He is the incoming Research and Development Director.

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒🍀 Mrs. Coretta Johnson Nkonde is a passionate dementia advocate. As the incoming Finance Director, she brings a wealth of experience in financial management.

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒🍀 Mr. @IAmGrantLongwe, a seasoned physiotherapist with nearly five years of experience, is the Founder of Better Quest Home Healthcare Services and the incoming Vice Board Chairperson of ADDIZ.

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒🍀 Dr. @MataaMMataa1 is the chairperson of @ADDIZambia, an Adult Neurologist, and an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at the University of California.

𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐙 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 | 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Introducing the ADDIZ 2023-2025 Board of Directors

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲⚖️ 📌"Mark your calendars for November 4th, as we delve into a critical topic: the 'Power of Attorney.' Use this link to join: meet.google.com/ozz-cwpr-gbw

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we stand together to raise awareness and support those affected by Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Zambia. Let's break the stigma surrounding dementia and mental health and work together to create a more inclusive society.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤🍂 Our Memory Walk for Dementia was a great success! Thank you you to all who joined us on this walk and for your relentless support for this cause.💜 Happy World Alzheimer's Day!🟣💜 #NeverTooEarly #nevertoolate

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