Present there were officials of the sponsors and other units, diplomatic envoys and staff members of missions of international organizations here.

Speeches titled "On diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and its treatment", "On dementia in the Asia-Pacific region" and "Aging of world population and dementia" were made there.

Speakers said that the aging of the world population is being sped up in the 21st century, adding that dementia including Alzheimer's disease is becoming one of serious diseases in the fields of public health, medical science and social economy.

All people should have correct recognition and understanding of Alzheimer's disease and take measures, they said, referring to the scientific and technological issues of preventing and treating this disease.

The participants watched a demonstration of rhythmic exercise for the old.