Don’t Forget Dementia. Diagnostic Process and Therapeutic Interventions

On October 21, 2017, the Open Psychotherapy Centre organized a Day Conference on the topic:

Don’t Forget Dementia. Diagnostic Process and Therapeutic Interventions

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and is characterized by a gradual onset and progressive decline in cognitive functions. The sequence of deficits usually involves memory, language, and visuospatial functions. As the population continues to grow, the number of people suffering from AD is estimated to reach 135 million by 2050. In Greece, it is estimated that 150-200,000 patients suffer from AD. Today, someone develops dementia every 68 seconds, and by 2050, it is expected to be every 33 seconds.

In daily clinical practice, specialists are increasingly called upon to assess individuals who have memory difficulties as well as to support both the individuals suffering from dementia and their caregivers in their difficult work. The workshop is aimed at mental health professionals, but also at caregivers who want to raise their awareness of dementia issues.

Theoretical Presentations and Experiential Learning: Small Groups and Workshops (Workshops)

Speakers

Bessy Karagianni: Psychologist, Group Psychoanalyst, Graduate of the Institute of Diagnostic Psychology

Ioanna Katsouri: MSc Occupational Therapist, Professor of Applications, Department of Occupational Therapy, Technological Educational Institute of Athens, PhD candidate in Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Psychodramatist-Social Therapist, Family Therapist.

Elli Mitroutsikou: Psychologist, Psychodramatist-Social Therapist