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Message on World Alzheimer’s Day 2024

Sep 21, 2024

Message on World Alzheimer’s Day 2024

Every September during World Alzheimer’s Month, and on September 21st, World Alzheimer’s Day, the global community has the opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This year is no different, with the theme of World Alzheimer’s Month, “Time to act on dementia, Time to act on Alzheimer’s”, focusing on raising awareness about the condition and addressing the stigma and discrimination which still surround it.

Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of dementia which greatly affects memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion. Dementia affects many people in our national community and around the world, and according to PAHO, the number of people living with the condition worldwide is expected to triple by the year 2050.

A lack of awareness about dementia, compounded by stigma and misinformation can prevent people from seeking a diagnosis. In fact, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International, 75% of people living with dementia are doing so undiagnosed. It is therefore critical, now more than ever before, that public attitudes and perspectives on dementia begin to change.

It is important for people to know that while there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, there are treatments available that can slow the progression of the condition. Furthermore, there are ways in which persons can delay and even prevent its onset, including through a healthy diet, exercising regularly and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

Time is of the essence when it comes to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As patron of the Alzheimer’s Association of Trinidad and Tobago (AzATT), I encourage members of the national community to use the opportunity of World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day 2024 to gain greater understanding and awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. AzATT provides useful and relevant information about the condition and can point concerned persons in the right direction. On this World Alzheimer’s Day 2024, let us do our part to be appropriately informed about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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#Happeningnow The Brazil RC Primary School is the second stop of the day for Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia, SC, First Gentleman, on today’s visit to schools in the St George East Education District. ... See MoreSee Less

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#HappeningNow The Office of the President's School Visit programme continues today, Thursday 29th May, 2025, as Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, visit schools in the St. George East Education District. The first stop of the day is at the Talparo RC Primary School and the Mundo Nuevo RC Primary School which are both housed on the same compound. ... See MoreSee Less

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On Tuesday 27 May, 2025, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, met with Senator the Honourable Wade Mark, President of the Senate at The President’s House.As outlined in Section 27 of the Constitution, the President of the Senate is entrusted with the responsibility of acting as President in the absence or illness of the Head of State. Her Excellency extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Mark on his appointment and expressed her best wishes as he assumes this significant role. ... See MoreSee Less

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Excitement filled the air during recent student tours of The President’s House and grounds! This week, the Office of the President was delighted to welcome students from:📚 St. Dominic’s R.C. School, Morvant📚 Poole River Presbyterian Primary School📚 Arima Girls’ R.C. SchoolDuring their visit, the students had the unique opportunity to witness parts of the Presentation of Credentials ceremonies taking place at The President’s House on that day. Some students were even fortunate enough to meet and interact with Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, following the conclusion of one of the ceremonies. 🇹🇹📸 Take a look at some memorable moments from their visit!Click the links below to view the full photo albums:🔗 St. Dominic’s R.C. School, Morvant: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCfT6y🔗 Poole River Presbyterian Primary School: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCg2Yo🔗 Arima Girls’ R.C. School: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCg4xw ... See MoreSee Less

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