On September 21st, the University will present prototypes created by students of the Master's Degree in Interaction & Experience Design
On Saturday 21 September, on the occasion of the 31st World Alzheimer's Day, the Institute for Social Security and the University of the Republic of San Marino are promoting, at the Cinema Teatro Concordia in Borgo Maggiore, a meeting open to the public entitled “Cure is an idea”.
Organized by the Neurology Operating Unit, with the patronage of the Secretariat of State for Health and Social Security and the Secretariat of State for Education and Culture, the event is an important opportunity for discussion between doctors, health workers, professors and students on the topic of dementia.
The event, starting at 10 am, will be hosted by journalist and writer Sergio Barducci. It will feature experts from the ISS and nearby Romagna communities, as well as Dr. Elisa Fabrizi from the Dementia Observatory of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità in Rome. The speakers will address the topic of Alzheimer's disease from different perspectives, analyzing the medical, social and scientific aspects related to dementia.
At the end of the conference, from 12 to 13, it will be possible to attend the presentation of the prototypes created by the students of the Product Design Laboratory of the Master's Degree in Interaction & Experience Design at the University of San Marino. The projects are designed to support people with dementia and their caregivers, providing innovative solutions to improve the quality of life of those living with this pathology.
“The 31st World Alzheimer's Day represents an important milestone, not only to remember the global commitment in the fight against this disease, but also to reflect on the progress made and future goals,” says the Secretary of State for Health, Mariella Mularoni.
“The Republic of San Marino, through the Institute for Social Security and the collaboration with the University, continues to be a point of reference for innovation and support for those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's. The theme chosen this year, 'Cure is an idea', underlines the centrality of research and creativity in finding solutions to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. This meeting is a testimony of our commitment to address together one of the most urgent challenges of our time”.
“The synergy between culture, education and science is essential to address the great social and health challenges of our time, such as Alzheimer's,” said the Secretary of State for Education and Culture, Teodoro Lonfernini.
"The collaboration between the Institute for Social Security and the University of San Marino on the occasion of the 31st World Alzheimer's Day demonstrates how education and research can contribute to finding innovative solutions and raising awareness among new generations. The involvement of students in the Product Design course is a clear example of how theoretical knowledge can translate into concrete and useful practices for the well-being of the community. We are proud to support initiatives that combine training and innovation, for the benefit of the entire community."
“This event – explains the Rector of the University of San Marino, Corrado Petrocelli – enhances and relaunches the activities developed by the University in collaboration with the Institute for Social Security, with which we have been involved for years, within a broader network involving international academic institutions such as the University of Reading, in a series of research projects on Alzheimer's that have as their main points of reference the scholar Francesco Tamagnini and Dr. Susanna Guttmann. The projects of the students of the Master's Degree in Design, in the name of innovation, reflect our sensitivity on a front that involves individuals, families and the entire community. We are proud of it”.
“Dementia, and in particular Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the most complex challenges of our time,” explains Susanna Guttmann, head of the Neurology Department. “Organizing events like this allows us to raise awareness among citizens and share the most recent medical and social discoveries with experts and the public. The involvement of the students of the Design course at the University of San Marino is a concrete example of how creativity and science can work together to improve the daily lives of those affected by these diseases. Our goal is to give concrete hope, not only to patients, but also to their caregivers, through innovation and continuous support.”
Currently, 537 patients with neurocognitive disorders are being followed by the ISS in San Marino, with an average age of 80. Of these, 155 have actual dementia, while 382 have mild cognitive disorders, which qualify them as at risk of developing dementia in the coming years, and are therefore monitored over time. Compared to last year, the recorded incidence has grown by 6,5%, also due to the progressive aging of San Marino society.
Citizenship is invited to participate.
