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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.
How COVID-19 changed caring for my father
In this blog, Shamayne Leelawati shares how her caring journey for her father changed after COVID-19 and how it inspired her to change the narrative around post-diagnostic care.
Addressing stigma towards dementia in Kenya
As a part of the STRiDE project, the STRiDE Kenya team recently developed an anti-stigma toolkit and 'train the trainers' manual which aims to change the public perception around dementia in Kenya.
Singing for the brain, community and world
In this blog from Peter Edwards, a Singing for the Brain™ Leader with Croydon Alzheimer’s Society (UK), Peter writes how one group of friends inspired a global singing project through their virtual singalongs during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
Improving well-being through cats, community and music
Desirée Vlekken, Founder of ADI member 4get-me-not (United Arab Emirates), writes about how the organisation is incorporating music and 'cat therapy' to improve the lives of people living with dementia, as well as cats in the community.
My life with Alzheimer’s disease: Living better with a diagnosis
Birgitta Martensson, former CEO of Alzheimer Schweiz Suisse Svizzera, writes about her journey in seeking and receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis and why she feels it's important to share with family, friends and those she meets.
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.
Guidelines for dementia failing to consider the needs of minority populations
Researchers from University College London (UCL) summarise their recently published study which explores the consideration of minority characteristics within pre-existing clinical practice guidelines for dementia.
Forward with Dementia: Improving post-diagnostic support
In this blog from Meredith Gresham of COGNISANCE, Meredith outlines how the Forward with Dementia campaign is helping to provide hope and support for people living with dementia and carers, as well as tools for more effective post-diagnostic support, in 5 countries.