It is a test for families, caregivers, healthcare and social systems – and above all for our ability to deal with vulnerability and aging with dignity.
Facts that cannot be ignored:
• Globally, tens of millions of people are living with dementia, and millions of new cases are diagnosed each year.
• In the EU alone, it affects millions of people – and with demographic trends, the numbers will continue to rise.
When public figures speak openly about dementia, it often helps to:
reduce stigma and taboo,
increase willingness to seek help,
make the reality of caregiving – which is often invisible – more visible.
What does “social responsibility” mean in practice?
Talking about dementia without sensationalism or labels (and explaining the differences – dementia ≠ a single disease).
Supporting caregivers: workplace flexibility, respite services, counseling, and community support.
Creating dementia-friendly environments (clear signage, patient communication, trained staff).
Supporting research – while remaining realistic and fair in expectations.
In the Czech Republic, further clinical research is also underway (including a clinical study in Ostrava focused on the safety of non-invasive inhalation of molecular hydrogen in people with mild cognitive impairment, which often precedes Alzheimer’s dementia).
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