{"id":5159,"date":"2025-08-28T09:53:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T03:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.kaznmu.edu.kz\/eng\/?p=5159"},"modified":"2025-08-28T09:53:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T03:53:33","slug":"support-for-families-and-development-of-the-dementia-alliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.kaznmu.edu.kz\/eng\/support-for-families-and-development-of-the-dementia-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for Families and Development of the Dementia Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Department of Neurology continues its series of educational events for practical healthcare, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU and the 90th commemoration of Professor S.K. Kaishibaev, within the framework of implementing the cascade training method for practical healthcare specialists in line with the Roadmap for Improving Neurological Medical Care for the Adult Population of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2025\u20132027, No. 03324 dated January 23, 2025.<\/p>\n

Faculty members of S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU conducted a cycle of summer educational lectures for primary healthcare physicians within the framework of the project \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s Disease School.\u201d The meetings, held on July 10, July 22, and August 22, brought together dozens of specialists from across the region.<\/p>\n

The goal of the project is to improve physicians\u2019 competencies and disseminate up-to-date knowledge on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, one of the most urgent medical and social issues of the 21st century.
\nThe keynote speech was delivered by Prof. Turuspekova S.T., Chief Freelance Neurologist of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Head of the Department of Neurology at S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU. In her comprehensive presentation, she shared the latest data on the global and national prevalence of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, current insights into causes and risk factors, and highlighted innovative approaches to early diagnosis and therapy. Her talk resonated strongly with the audience, emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and timely identification of cognitive impairments.<\/p>\n

Modern Diagnostics and Clinical Aspects
\nAn insightful, practice-oriented presentation was delivered by Dr. Tsoi R.T., neurologist, PhD, Assistant Professor of the Department of Neurology at S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU. She presented an overview of current methods of instrumental and neuropsychological diagnostics of cognitive disorders, detailed international assessment scales, and demonstrated a clinical case from practice. The audience emphasized the practical value of the material and noted that these approaches could be directly integrated into routine patient care.<\/p>\n

Support for Families and Development of the Dementia Alliance
\nA special interest was generated by the presentation of Mamashev N.K., Assistant at the Department of Neurology at S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU. The speaker highlighted the importance of psychological and social support for patients\u2019 families and shared information on the establishment of the Kazakhstan Alzheimer\u2019s and Dementia Alliance. It was noted that Kazakhstan\u2019s integration into the international community enables the exchange of best practices and improvement of care for patients and their families.<\/p>\n

Project Significance and Outcomes
\nAll three events attracted great interest among primary healthcare physicians. The discussed topics, practical examples, and up-to-date scientific data became a valuable tool for enhancing specialists\u2019 skills.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s Disease School,\u201d doctors gained:<\/p>\n