Over 41 million cases of dementia go undiagnosed across the globe – World Alzheimer Report reveals
This is the press release for the World Alzheimer Report 2021 'Journey through the diagnosis of dementia'
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The first-hand experiences of dementia diagnosis
People living with dementia and carers from all over the world have shared their experience of the journey to diagnosis for this year's World Alzheimer's Month campaign.
People with dementia must be priority for COVID-19 vaccine access
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 30 years behind, condition must be recognised as disability
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…
COVID-19 deaths disproportionately affecting people with dementia, targeted response urgently needed
Press release on COVID-19 deaths and dementia