Middle Eastern cultures treasure the elderly, making Alzheimer's a complex scourge
Alzheimer's disease is spreading fast in the Middle East and North Africa, but there are social barriers to be overcome before it can be properly addressed.
Dr Mohammad Al-Olama, MD, MSc, is a consultant neurosurgeon and works at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, which is part of the Dubai health authority. He is a member of the Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies and Brain Science.