World Alzheimer's Day 2000 - page 3
Several groups combined World Alzheimer's Day with education programmes, workshops and seminars. A department within the State of Florida and the Miami-Dale education and planning committee organised a programme for the predominantly Hispanic community of Hialeah. Local community groups including the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association also sponsored the programme.
The Alzheimer's Association of Korea also used the day to promote caring and counselling programmes, as well as launch their website. The Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India observed a dementia awareness week with various events organised throughout colleges, women's organisations and neighbourhood groups. The day itself was marked with the seminar 'Dementia - Challenges for the Millennium'.
Other groups combined the day with either an AGM or national conference: Nova Scotia, Canada dedicated their AGM to their volunteers; Greater Miami Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association made a presentation to their founder; El Salvador held their 4th National Symposium on Alzheimer's disease which was inaugurated by the Minister of Public Health and Social Affairs; Mexico City hosted a conference in collaboration with the local government and secured press releases in most national newspapers, radio and TV stations; and Thailand held their annual conference.
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