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Advice and support for those affected by the Ukrainian crisis
This page has been set up in response to the crisis taking place in Ukraine. Here you can find an overview of resources and support for people who have been affected by the crisis, directly and indirectly. We will be adding to this page regularly.
COVID-19 deaths disproportionately affecting people with dementia, targeted response urgently needed
Press release on COVID-19 deaths and dementia
COVID-19 deaths disproportionately affecting people with dementia
At the beginning of World Alzheimer's Month, ADI highlights evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to extremely high death rates amongst people with dementia globally.
Dominican Republic adopts a national dementia plan
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Health announces that the country will be launching a national dementia plan.
Global Perspective Newsletter for July 2020
ADI's Global Perspective for July 2020 now available.
Germany adopts a national dementia plan
The German Government announces that a national dementia strategy has been officially adopted.
ADI and ITN Productions release new documentary ‘Hope in the Age of Dementia’
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and ITN Productions have co-produced a new documentary ‘Hope in the Age of Dementia'.
Diagnosis, treatment, care and support during COVID-19
The following piece is from our third 'From Plan to Impact' report and written by ADI's Communications and Policy Manager, Annie Bliss, the main author of the report. In this piece, she writes about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnostic, treatment, care and support services for people living with dementia.
Governments must heed the lessons of COVID-19 and the disproportionate impact for people with dementia
A new report by ADI calls on world governments to ensure that dementia remains a priority during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.