Neurologic disorders
World Stroke Day 2009
28-10-2009
With the “World Stroke Day” the World Stroke Organization aims to communicate a unified message to the world: stroke is a preventable and treatable catastrophe, and together we can fight this growing epidemic. This year’s theme is “Stroke, what can I do?” The answer is - a lot. The World Stroke Organization prompts individuals, groups and governments to take action against stroke either at a personal, family, or group level.
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Neurologic disorders
About World Alzheimer's Day
13-09-2008
World Alzheimer's Day, September 21, is a day when Alzheimer's associations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Currently there are more than 26 million people across the world living with Alzheimer’s and that number will quadruple by 2050.
World Alzheimer's Day was first launched on September 21, 1994, at the Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) conference as part of the 10th anniversary celebration.
World Alzheimer's Day provides an opportunity for Alzheimer's organizations around the globe to unify effort to raise awareness about the disease and its impact on families and to rally people to get involved.
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Neurologic disorders
Know the stroke. Know the signs. Act in time.
26-08-2008
Each year in the United States, there are more than 780,000 strokes. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country and causes more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65 and the risk of having a stroke more than doubles each decade after the age of 55.
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Psychiatric disorders
October 10, World Mental Health Day
17-08-2008
Its time to reflect and look toward the future. With the final goal of making mental health a global priority in every country – what needs to be changed or what action needs to be taken in order to fulfill that goal? The 2008 WMHDAY material will focus on where we came from and what needs to be done yet for the future. We will highlight different levels of advocacy and its role in creating change and the need for scaling up services so all people have access to information, personalized treatment, and resources to assist them in all aspects of their recovery. [View more]
Neurological disorders
Give Me 5!
03-08-2008
The Stroke Collaborative is a joint campaign of the American Academy of Neurology, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association to encourage people to recognize stroke symptoms.
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