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Alzheimer support and advocacy initiatives in Spain

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Regional organizations in Spain continue to implement community-based programs and awareness campaigns to support individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families. Advocacy efforts have intensified around World Alzheimer’s Day, with initiatives such as AFA Alcalá’s awareness walk and Tomiño’s ‘Coidándonos’ psychoeducational project for caregivers. In Tarancón, local authorities recently participated in the 24th Alzheimer's Week, organized by the AFAD T&C collective, while the AFAB association in Benalmádena marked its 30th anniversary with public activities. Recent efforts to address the disease through humanistic and therapeutic lenses include a reflection day organized by the Hermandad de la Macarena at the Casa de la Esperanza. This event featured a screening of the film ‘Las estrellas ardientes’ and a conference with specialists Alberto López Blázquez and José Manuel García Moreno to focus on identity and the person behind memory loss. In Ourense, the Divino Maestro residence of the Fundación San Rosendo utilized music therapy to stimulate interaction among residents, approximately 90 percent of whom suffer from cognitive decline. Director Mónica Pereiro noted that music serves as a “vital channel for connection and well-being.” To mark World Alzheimer's Day, CaixaBank and the Pasqual Maragall Foundation launched a nationwide campaign in Spain to increase donations for Alzheimer's research. Other regional activities included community walks in Granollers and Tàrrega, and theatrical performances in Yaiza designed to illustrate the challenges faced by caregivers. Medical advancements include the administration of donanemab and lecanemab at Sanitas La Moraleja to slow disease progression. Experts warn that Alzheimer's can manifest as early as age 40 and note that diagnosis is often delayed by 3 to 10 years. ~~Research suggests up to 45 percent of dementia risk may be mitigated through lifestyle changes, while psychosocial factors like perceived loneliness remain significant clinical risk factors.~~

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