The Malta Dementia Society is a non-governmental and a non-profitable organisation for persons with dementia, their carers, families and friends. The society also brings together healthcare professionals and interested persons to increase the knowledge of dementia and its care.
The Malta Dementia Society was established in September 2004 on the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day. The society is
now affiliated to Alzheimer’s Disease International, the umbrella organisation of Alzheimer associations around the world and to Alzheimer Europe, the organisation that interfaces European Alzheimer associations with European structures.
The society works to increase public awareness of the condition. The society strives to organise activities such as talks, discussions, training courses and campaigns. Read more about the aims of the society.
Call 99451625 for any help or email [email protected]
If you wish to send a donation, please access the donation page on our website:
https://maltadementiasociety.org.mt/product/donation/
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What is Dementia? Dementia is a term used to describe a group of brain diseases which result in the progressive impairment of brain function. Symptoms may include loss of memory, confusion, language difficulties, difficulties performing routine tasks and personality or mood changes. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia and accounts for 50-60% of cases. The disease progressively destroys nerve cells disrupting the transmitters that carry messages in the brain. Vascular Dementia and Lewy Body Disease are two other common causes accounting for some 15-20% each. In Malta, it is estimated that there are currently more than 8000 people with dementia, not including all the family members affected by this. Since the number of people living longer lives is increasing, the number of people with dementia is expected to double over the next twenty years. Further details on the prevalence of dementia in the Maltese Islands can be found in this Maltese Medical Journal Article. There is currently no cure for dementia. As the disease progresses, those affected are unable to care for themselves and will require assistance in activities of daily life. Drug treatments are now available to treat some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Much can be done to help the person with dementia to enjoy and get the most of their life. Carers and relatives of persons with dementia need to be well informed about the condition and helped to learn new skills to be able to succeed in their important mission. Our helpline is 99451625.
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