7th Journey to Hope in Corfu, April 29, 2024

The Ionian University is organizing the 7th Journey to Hope in Corfu.

On Monday, April 29th, at 18:30, an informative event about dementia and neurodegenerative diseases titled ‘7th Journey to Hope’ will be hosted at the Ionian Academy.

The event is co-organized by the Greek Initiative Against Alzheimer’s, the Bioinformatics and Human Electrophysiology Laboratory (BIHELab) of the Ionian University, and the Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine for Alzheimer’s Disease at Johns Hopkins University.

Speakers at the event include: Konstantinos Lyketsos, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and President of the Greek Initiative Against Alzheimer’s; Panagiotis Vlamos, Professor at the Bioinformatics and Human Electrophysiology Laboratory and President of the Greek Initiative Against Alzheimer’s; Adamantia Englezopoulou, Director of Corfu General Hospital; Themis Exarchos, Associate Professor at the Bioinformatics and Human Electrophysiology Laboratory of the Ionian University; Maria Koula, Psychologist at the Dementia Day Center of the Society for Psychosocial Studies and Intervention in Ioannina; Panos Alexopoulos, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Patras Medical School; Evangelia Mavroforou, Neurologist at the Health Center of Corfu; Vasiliki Machairaki, Associate Professor at the Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine for Alzheimer’s Disease at Johns Hopkins University. The event will be moderated by journalist Valia Kaimaki.

Journey to Hope is a free conference for caregivers to learn about the diagnosis and treatment of memory loss, as well as tips for managing Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. It is aimed at caregivers, individuals with cognitive disorders, healthcare professionals, and students in related fields. Organizers and speakers will discuss critical issues related to prevention, management, and treatment of symptoms.

The main goal of the event is to emphasize the role of caregivers of patients with dementia. Caregivers, often family members, are usually unprepared for this difficult role. Recognizing and alleviating the burden of caregivers is essential for effectively managing dementia.

Participants will have a unique opportunity to participate in an open forum, ask questions to experts, and hear the experiences of caregivers of individuals with dementia. Additionally, honorary distinctions will be awarded to caregivers of individuals with dementia during the event.

Finally, new research collaborations between stakeholders participating in the Greek Initiative Against Alzheimer’s will be announced, as well as the establishment of new research units and precision medicine infrastructure.

For more information, visit https://hiaad.gr/the-journey-to-hope-event.