Foundation Compassion Alzheimer Bulgaria
Description
Foundation Compassion Alzheimer Bulgaria is a non-governmental organization, established by people living with Alzheimer and their families in 2004. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with Alzheimer and Dementia in Bulgaria, by changing the current attitude and practices towards them and providing access to treatment and social support. The organization works in Sofia and Varna city. The organization was established in Varna and has a representation and an office also in Sofia (since 2007). The organization is member of Alzheimer Europe, Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), EFID network and National Patient organization. Current activities: provision of innovative social services for families with patients with Alzheimer/Dementia (legal, psychological consultations for families and patients, including e-mail and telephone consultations), art-therapy, nonpharmacological methods of prevention, Alzheimer café, information campaigns for prevention of the disease, lobbying in Bulgaria for improved services, accessible treatment of Alzheimer and services and policies for patients and caregivers. Training for the personnel/caregivers in Residential homes for people with Alzheimer was provided in 2012. As a result of the projects and awareness-raising initiatives in the past years, more and more people and families approach the Foundation and seek help, support and information. Foundation Compassion Alzheimer Bulgaria is engaged in a robust programme to sensitize the general public and to create the primary services for people with dementia and their families.