Yesterday was a beautiful, colourful, and very rewarding day as the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation (ADF) joined the Eziokwubundu Women Wing, Amawbia, at their annual August Meeting.
ADF used the opportunity to take dementia awareness directly to our community women.
Participants had their blood pressure and blood sugar checked, while Dr. Uzoma Okereke conducted memory assessments. Following the exercise, several women were advised to visit the Ignatius Akubude Centre for Senior Citizens, Amawbia, for further assessment and follow-up.
The Founder and President of ADF, Iyom Josephine Anenih, mni, spoke to the women about dementia, the importance of recognising changes in memory early, and the need to seek proper assessment rather than assuming that serious memory loss is simply part of ageing.
She also spoke about the enormous physical and emotional toll dementia can place on family carers, reminding everyone that carers too need support, understanding and compassion.
Rev. Fr. Fabian Anumba gave an equally enlightening talk which reinforced the message and was very well received by the women.
It was particularly encouraging to see the interest, questions and response from the participants.
The Eziokwubundu Women’s August Meeting itself was a wonderful celebration — colourful, exciting, lively and enjoyable, with our women proudly displaying the beauty of our culture and community spirit.
ADF is grateful to the leadership and members of Eziokwubundu Women Wing for giving us the opportunity to spread this important message.
Dementia is not a normal part of ageing.
Early recognition matters.
Remember the person, not the diagnosis.