Queen Sofía has no intention of retiring and after receiving a medical discharge, after being hospitalized for four days, and a period of recovery at her residence in Zarzuela, she has traveled to Krakow (Poland) to attend the 36th International World Conference on Alzheimer disease. From the Reina Sofía Foundation, the King's mother is closely linked to research, treatment and committed to those affected by neurodegenerative diseases.
This Wednesday, Queen Sofia attended the first cycle of presentations at the conference, organized by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) - the international federation of associations that support patients and their families - to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its creation. Also attending is Princess Muna Al Hussein, mother of King Abdullah of Jordan, with whom Queen Sofia had a cordial meeting.
Academics and researchers from more than 100 countries participate in the congress and will present the latest advances in the treatment, diagnosis and support of Alzheimer's patients.
Queen Sofia also held a meeting with Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan, who is also attending the event, in which academics and researchers from more than 100 countries will present the latest advances in the treatment, diagnosis and support of Alzheimer's patients.
Honorary ambassador of ADI, the King's mother actively collaborates with the organization, as she herself declared in a statement collected by the Efe agency: "I am committed to defending a global response to dementia. Having witnessed it first-hand of health challenges, I know how important it is to highlight these issues globally. Furthermore, Queen Sofia noted the "crucial opportunity" that this conference represents "to discuss the role of these new developments alongside care and support" and added that "examples of good practice and innovation from around the world" are needed.
