The event was opened with a televised speech by Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein, Honorary Ambassador of the World Alzheimer's Organization, who emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and its role in improving the lives of people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers.
The President of the Jordanian Alzheimer's Association, H.E. Reem Abu Hassan, welcomed the attendees, considering their participation in the event as a form of support and giving to people living with dementia, noting that the association's efforts since its inception have focused on charity and giving, and working towards developing a national plan in coordination with official and related bodies to deal with Alzheimer's disease.
For her part, the Secretary of the Association, Leen Al-Madanat, reviewed the most prominent activities and achievements carried out by the association, in addition to the activities of the day club, noting the association's participation in the 37th International Conference of the World Alzheimer's Organization, networking with official institutions, primarily the Ministries of Social Development and Health, in addition to holding a series of dialogues and discussions at the national level, and concluding agreements with supporters and strategic partners.
Abu Hassan honored one of the founders and former President of the association, Hamza Al-Nouri, in recognition of his efforts since the establishment of the association and his contributions to supporting its work, while Al-Nouri spoke about his personal experience that led him to be part of a national association concerned with Alzheimer's disease.
The event featured artistic and humanitarian segments, including the performance of the new song 'Love Me for the Rest of My Life' by the founding member of the association, the artist Lina Naqel, who wrote and composed it in support of people living with dementia, amid interaction from the audience.
Naqel was also honored for her continuous efforts in supporting the association, while Hassan Aouni was honored for his role in the day club and his support for people living with dementia by providing them with musical segments.
The event included the launch of prizes for participants provided by the sponsors of the iftar and supporting partners, including Nat Health Company, the strategic partner, Al-Farabi Warehouse, Micro Labs Company, and Medlabs Laboratories.
The Jordanian Alzheimer's Association continues to implement its awareness programs and activities throughout September, with the aim of raising awareness of the disease and emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and its role in improving the lives of people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers.
