Centra Yaruma: Centro Especializado del Alzheimer del Nororiente Antioqueño

Abstract

The Alzheimer's phenomenon has been the subject of various genetic research projects, but the attention to infrastructure and specific mental health services for this population has been lacking. It is also worth mentioning the sources of information: Dr. Francisco Lopera has conducted the research "The Colbos study reveals the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease" for over 40 years, working with the University of Antioquia, to gain a clear overview of Alzheimer's disease and how the disease continues to grow there.

In Colombia, the infrastructure offering focused on the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases is currently limited. Between Bogotá and Medellín, there are only five specialized medical centers, which hinders access to care for more than 260,000 affected patients. This situation is even more critical in rural areas, such as Yarumal, where the availability of specialized mental health services is scarce. Although cities like Medellín and Bogotá have dedicated centers, geographic dispersion and lack of access to these services continue to be a recurring problem.