Support Meeting Organized for Relatives of Alzheimer's Patients

Within the scope of studies conducted in cooperation with Üsküdar Üniversitesi, Kadıköy Municipality Alzheimer Center, and the Kadıköy Branch of the Turkish Alzheimer's Association, a "Support Meeting for Alzheimer's Patient Relatives" was organized under the leadership of Dr. Lecturer İdil Arasan Doğan from the Institute of Social Sciences at Üsküdar Üniversitesi. During the meeting, relatives of patients were informed about the Alzheimer's process, behavioral symptoms, care methods, and psychosocial support. Support meetings will be held at the end of each month throughout the academic term.

The meeting, which drew significant interest, was held at the Kadıköy Municipality Alzheimer Center.

Alzheimer Process Explained to Patient Relatives

At the event organized within the scope of studies with the Kadıköy Branch of the Turkish Alzheimer's Association, information was provided to patient relatives on the Alzheimer's process, behavioral symptoms, care methods, and psychosocial support. 

Emphasis Placed on the Importance of Support Mechanisms…

Dr. Lecturer İdil Arasan Doğan, also a Board Member of the Alzheimer's Association, emphasized the importance of support mechanisms to patient relatives and stressed that caregivers should first focus on their own mental health. 

At the meeting, where a common understanding was reached, patient relatives left with a sense of well-being provided by being understood and sharing with others. 

Meetings to be Held at the End of Each Month Throughout the Academic Term

The ongoing meetings, in line with the cooperation between Üsküdar Üniversitesi and Kadıköy Municipality Alzheimer Center, will be held at the end of each month throughout the academic term.