From 30 of  September 2010 we had participation in 20- th Alzheimer Europe Conference “Facing Dementia together”. New conference centre in Luxembourg  was our home  from  30 09 to  02 10  of  2010. Neighbour of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Court of Justice.Was organised under the theme “Facing dementia together”  for explore the partnerships and collaborations necessary to promote a better quality of life for people with demmentia and their carers.( Mr.Maurice O’Connelli/Chairperson/Alzheimer Europe). Most older people enjoy good mental health and well-being. But there are currently over six million peoples with dementia in the European Union and is predicted that this number will double within the next 20 years - so we have  to face dementia as a common challenge in our communities.(Mr.Mars di Bartolomeo/Minister for Health/Minister for Social Security/Luxembourg). Should be better life conditions and quality of life for the peoples affected by dementia. We have to build up a new, balanced image of dementia and  change thereby the way we see these persons.(Mrs.Marie-Josee Jacobs/Minister for Family and Integration/Luxembourg).

In conference papers was defined four key objectives:

1. Acting early to diagnose dementia and to promote well-being with age.
2. A  shared European effort to better understand dementia conditions: improving epidemiological knowledge and coordination of research.
3. Supporting national solidarity with regard to dementia: sharing best practices for care of people suffering from dementia.
4. Respecting the rights of people with dementia

With best regards,
Dr.Edmundas Jonynas-Koževnikovas
President of  Alzheimer Care Houses Association