Information relate to Alzheimer's disease in Antigua and Barbuda is quite limited. However, like other islands in the Caribbean Antigua and Barbuda continues to struggle with the growing incidents of Alzheimer's disease and being able to educate it's population about the disease and it's effects.A report doen by Health in the Americas in collaboration with PAHO and WHO included "senility" the colloquila term for Alzheimer's Disease as a major cause of death amongst the elderly 65 years and over."In 2010, persons 65 years old and older accounted for 8.2% of the population; persons aged 80–89 years and those 90 years old and older represented 1.5% and 0.3% of the population, respectively. The number of deaths in the population 65 years and older was 1,570 in 2006–2010. Ill–defined conditions such as old age, senility, and respiratory failure were reported among the leading causes of death in the most elderly population (85–101 years old)."
Ther is currently no registered Alzheimer's Association in Antigua & Barbuda.However,those persons in need of assistance of care for their relatives, the Government Residential Assistance and Care for the Elderly (GRACE) programme offers senior citizens who qualify non-medical, in-home care.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mr. John Jarvis (ag) - Ministry of Health
Location:
Old Administration/Finance Building Bottom of High & Long Street
Telephone Number:
462-1600
Fax Number:
462-5003
Email Address:
minhealth@antigua.gov.aa
Portfolios:
Social Improvement, Single Parents, Povert Eradication, Care of Elderty Citizens, Welfare Division, Drug Rehabilitation and Reduction Programme, Disaster Preparedness, Rural Development, Board of Guardians.
Permanent Secretary:
Mrs. Beulah-Mae Charles (ag) - Ministry of Social Transformation
Location:
Cnr. Popeshead and Dickenson Bay Street
Telephone Number:
562-5302
Fax Number:
562-3637
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