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Highlights from the National Dementia Plan Pan Regional Workshop 2026
Government representatives, dementia associations and WHO experts gathered in London to share progress, tackle challenges and strengthen collaboration on developing and implementing effective National Dementia Plans worldwide.
Action, progression and collaboration towards national dementia plans in the Americas
July has seen increasing progression and activity towards the development of national dementia plans in the Americas region, from Colombia's first step towards a national dementia law to knowledge-sharing initiatives between Chile, Ecuador and Argentina, with regional collaboration playing an increasingly important role in advancing dementia policy across Latin America.
ADI attends the 79th World Health Assembly
Highlights from the 79th World Health Assembly, a round-up of ADI's engagements at the annual gathering at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland.
Highlights from the 37th Global Conference of ADI
The 37th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI 2026) brought together a truly global collective in Lyon, uniting over 1,500 delegates from more than 90 countries. With 1,133 abstracts submitted and 672 posters presented, the conference showcased the breadth of innovation, research and collaboration shaping the future of dementia…
Americas takes Action in April; From regional declarations to national advocacy
In April, there has been a plethora of activity around dementia and brain health policy, as governments, regional bodies, and civil society strengthen collaboration to address one of the region’s fastest-growing public health challenges.
Cognitive rehabilitation and living well after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – A case study by Moneta Health
As part of ADI’s ongoing work to share global voices of those living with dementia, we are pleased to share a case study provided by Moneta Health, highlighting the importance of cognitive rehabilitation within post-diagnostic support. The case study features the words of Dahlia, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease, as she shares her experience accessing cognitive therapy.
Encouraging earlier conversations about brain health: a case study on MoCA-XpressO
ADI is pleased to invite MoCA Cognition, a Canadian company led by Dr. Nasreddine, focused on research and innovation of cognitive assessments grounded in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), to share their recent case study of a newly developed tool: MoCA-Xpresso. The tool highlights encouraging data that demonstrates how…
Strengthening collaboration in Morocco
In February, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino and Head of Membership Laura Aubert visited Morocco for a series of high-level stakeholder and member meetings aimed at expediting progress towards addressing dementia in the country.
Argentina launches National Dementia Plan, Advancing a Broader Policy Agenda
Argentina has officially launched its first National Dementia Plan, a major milestone for the country and the Americas region, following years of persistent advocacy.