Living Between Scans: Uncertainty, Hope and Life After a Dementia Diagnosis
In this guest article, ADI Board Member and dementia advocate, Bill Yeates, shares his post diagnosis journey, discussing the hopes and challenges of life between scans.
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ADI Launches the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas
Access the world's first of its kind platform highlighting how countries diagnose, treat and support people living with dementia.
Biogen and Eisai announce plans to file for market approval of Alzheimer’s drug
Biogen and Eisai have announced they will file for market approval for an investigational treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease.
Dementia given high priority at G20 Health Ministers Meeting
Ahead of the G20 Health Ministers Meeting in Okayama, ADI’s Chief Executive Paola Barbarino and Noriyo Washizu of Alzheimer's Association Japan (AAJ) continue to work on progress made earlier in the year at the Osaka Summit.
ADI interviewed by major Japanese newspaper ahead of G20 meeting
Ahead of the G20 Health Ministers Meeting in Okayama, ADI Chief Executive Paola was interviewed by one of Japan's largest newspaper.
Spanish government launches national plan to tackle dementia
The Spanish Ministry of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare has announced that they have adopted a national dementia plan.
Alzheimers New Zealand – The Dementia Declaration
New Zealand's Dementia Declaration is the result of people affected by dementia getting together and identifying what they need to live well.
World’s largest dementia study reveals two thirds of people still incorrectly think dementia is a normal part of ageing, rather than a medical condition
Results from the world’s largest survey reveals that stigma around dementia is preventing people from seeking the information, advice, support and medical help.
ADI and PAHO launch joint global campaign for World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launch an Americas-wide campaign around raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Dementia and healthy ageing given prominent focus at the G20
Dementia was specifically recognised as a global health priority by G20 leaders in the declaration of the Osaka Summit, providing much needed global attention from G20 countries.