The Municipality of Aegina, in collaboration with the Aegina Hospital “Agios Dionysios” and the Athens Alzheimer Association, is organizing a two-day awareness event on Dementia, including memory screening tests, on May 15 and 16, 2026, in Aegina.
Detailed program:
Friday, May 15, 2026
12:30–14:30
Memory screening tests at Aegina Hospital “Agios Dionysios”
Folklore Museum of Aegina
18:30 / Dementia Training for Healthcare Professionals
The lecture program is as follows:
18:30–19:00 | Dementia in Greece Today
Paraskevi Sakka, Neurologist – Psychiatrist, Athens Alzheimer Association, National Observatory for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
19:00–19:30 | Dementia Prevention in Greece
Phaedra Kalligerou, Neurologist, PhD, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, “Aiginiteio” University Hospital, Athens Alzheimer Association
19:30–20:00 | Psychosocial Interventions for People with Dementia
Antonia Skandali, Psychologist, Athens Alzheimer Association
Konstantina Tsiflikioti, Psychologist, Athens Alzheimer Association
20:00–20:30 | Facilities & Services for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Eirini Vamvakari, Social Worker, MSc, Scientific Coordinator of the Mobile Unit for People with Dementia in Piraeus
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00–12:30
Memory screening tests at Aegina Hospital “Agios Dionysios”
Participants taking part in the memory tests should:
Be over 60 years old (individuals aged 59 may also participate if there is a family history or if they report significant recent changes in cognitive function).
Not have been diagnosed with dementia and not be receiving treatment for it.
Bring their AMKA (Social Security Number).
Bring their glasses or hearing aid, if applicable.
Book your appointment for the Memory Test by calling: +30 6945 942052
Contact person: Ms. Olga Petriti
The event is kindly sponsored by Saronic.
