#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.
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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.
ADI and ITN Productions release documentary film ‘Every 3 seconds’
In partnership with ITN Productions, ADI has released the documentary film ‘Every 3 seconds’ to help raise awareness on the global impact of dementia.
WHO launch new materials on Global action plan
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new materials around the Global action plan on dementia, produced in partnership with ADI.
New research maps dementia risk factors
New research published in The Lancet shows that as many as one in three cases of dementia could be prevented if all factors were addressed.
Dementia in the Caribbean: No time to lose
The 4th Regional non-Latin Caribbean Conference on Alzheimer’s and Dementia was hosted by the Alzheimer's Association of Trinidad and Tobago and ADI in Port of Spain.
Paola Barbarino appointed as new CEO
ADI is excited to announce that Paola Barbarino has been appointed as our new CEO. Paola will assume the role on 15 May 2017, after which there will be a period of transition alongside outgoing Executive Director, Marc Wortmann. Marc will be leaving his position after more than ten years…
Indonesia launches national dementia plan
The government of Indonesia has announced the launch of its national dementia plan during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health.
Smoking increases risk of dementia
Smokers have a 45% higher risk of developing dementia than non-smokers according to information published by ADI and WHO.