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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.
ADI attends the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
The annual event brings together basic scientists, clinical researchers, early career investigators, clinicians and the care research community to discuss the latest developments and innovation in Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
FDA converts lecanemab to traditional approval
Lecanemab represents the first antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease to have received traditional approval from the Food and Drug Administration in the US.
Princess Muna of Jordan becomes global ambassador for ADI
Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein is the fourth global Ambassador of ADI, joining Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Sofia of Spain and the Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera, former President of Costa Rica.
Positive global developments for National Dementia Plans
The month of March has marked significant progress in the development and implementation of National Dementia Plans (NDPs), with the #WhatsYourPlan campaign leading to the launch of plans in Uruguay and Armenia, bringing the total number of WHO Member States with NDPs to 41.
The FDA sets priority review date for Lecanemab
Lecanemab is the second Alzheimer’s disease pharmaceutical treatment to come to market since 2003, following the conditional approval of Aduhlem (aducanumab) in June 2022.
ADI members in the Caribbean call for urgent action on dementia
Alzheimer and dementia associations in the Caribbean are calling for National Dementia Plans to be created and implemented through the #WhatsYourPlan campaign.
#WhatsYourPlan campaign results in 20 commitments to implement National Dementia Plans
Following the launch of the #WhatsYourPlan campaign in November 2021, ADI examines the campaign’s successes in its first year.
Older persons and dementia organisations raise concerns relating to the new pandemic treaty
A joint letter was submitted in anticipation of the 3rd session of the World Health Organization's Intergovernmental Negotiating Body on 5-7 December.