World Alzheimer's Day 2000 - page 1
Some Alzheimer associations used the day to alert governments to their work and the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers. Members of the Alzheimer's Society of Canada read out statements to the House of Commons in Ottawa. Puerto Rico marched on the Island Capitol and the Federated Association of Family Alzheimer Associations in Spain presented some workshop findings to the Minister of Employment and Social Affairs.
Peru celebrated World Alzheimer's Day for the first time by setting up large tents in two parks where they gave out materials and carried out Mini Mental State Examination tests for anyone over 60. Alzheimer's Foundation of Malaysia had an exhibition in the largest shopping mall in Malaysia while the Poissy branch of Alzheimer France had an information display in their local pharmacy. Over 1000 volunteers from the Alzheimer's Association of Japan supported leafleting campaigns in 72 locations throughout the country.
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