Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)
News, blogs and stories from across the field of dementia, the work of Alzheimer’s Disease International and our members.
Paul Bebbington and Elizabeth Kuipers, two academics whose lives are now impacted by Paul’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, offer brave accounts of the day-to-day experiences of living with dementia and being a care provider in an initiative to reduce stigma.
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.
With only a fifth of WHO Member States meeting their commitments to the Global Action Plan on dementia, urgent action is needed to address the escalating global dementia crisis.
In this press release, it is revealed that the World Alzheimer Report 2022 finds as many as 85 percent of people with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care.
This is the press release for the World Alzheimer Report 2021 'Journey through the diagnosis of dementia'
People with dementia must be included in the priority groups for new COVID-19 vaccines, both in care homes and at home, say Alzheimer’s Disease International People with dementia are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and amongst most vulnerable in society Recent studies show COVID-19 deaths disproportionately affecting people with dementia;…
Dementia design in built environment is 30 years behind physical disabilities movement ADI calls on governments to embed design in their national dementia responses under the Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities Dementia design follows simple principles, is cost effective and dramatically improves enjoyment and safety of built environment…
Press release on COVID-19 deaths and dementia