Aligarh: The Department of Psychiatry in JN Medical College at Aligarh Muslim University organised an educational programme to mark World Alzheimer’s Day.

Dr Mohammed Reyazuddin, department chairperson emphasized the preventive strategies and early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. He said Alzheimer’s is one of the causes of dementia and we can only delay the onset of dementia.

A Senior Resident, Dr Akanksha spoke on the pathophysiology and prevention of dementia by adopting various strategies including regular aerobics, a balanced diet, engaging in reading and writing and speaking multiple languages.

She further said that treatment of co-morbidities like HTN, and T2 DM obesity can help in preventing Alzheimer’s from occurring early.

Meanwhile, the Department of Psychiatry organised an awareness programme at the OPD block of the JN Medical College in collaboration with the Nursing College.

Prof Farha Azmi, Principal, the College of Nursing discussed Alzheimer’s condition, which is the most common type of dementia. She stressed the need to adopt a positive approach towards people suffering from the disease and redress the stigma and discrimination towards them with a friendly gesture.

The students of B.Sc. Nursing organised a psychiatric awareness programme highlighting the need to address the growing cases of dementia and educating people about the warning signs, symptoms, early diagnosis, preventive measures and treatment of this mental disorder.

Dr Jitendra Kumar and Dr Deoshree Akhouri shared their insight into the problem and its remedy. Dr Shailja conducted the programme.