Topic: dementia
Cayman neurologist warns of looming dementia crisis
If Cayman fails to act on dementia, the country will face what one neurologist is calling a 'crisis of epidemic proportions'.
Major medical conference to attract more than 300 medical professionals
A major conference on Friday will examine the health of medical services in Cayman and highlight future developments
Dementia caregivers honoured as ‘unsung heroes’
Dementia, a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking and the ability to perform daily activities, impacts not just the individual who suffers from it, but the caregivers and loved ones who experience the profound changes that occur as the illness progresses.
Health ministry exploring prevalence of dementia
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it is working on determining the prevalence of dementia cases in the Cayman Islands, acknowledging that the statistics currently available are likely an underestimation.
Cayman medical staff trained on Alzheimer’s, dementia
Cayman medical professionals received a five-day training in Orlando, Florida, on establishing brain health clinics in the islands. The training included two association members and four medical personnel from the Health Services Agency.
