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Positive global developments for National Dementia Plans

The month of March has marked significant progress in the development and implementation of National Dementia Plans (NDPs), with the #WhatsYourPlan campaign leading to the launch of plans in Uruguay and Armenia, bringing the total number of WHO Member States with NDPs to 41.

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A new type of dementia identified?

A paper published in the journal Brain has identified a brain disorder, known as LATE, which appears to mimic the clinical features of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Paola Barbarino and Queen Silvia

Queen Silvia of Sweden becomes ADI Ambassador

Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden has become an Honorary Ambassador of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), in recognition of her personal commitment to work surrounding elderly and end of life care, and specifically dementia. Queen Silvia has a long-standing association with and in support of dementia. In 1996, she initiated…

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Dr Jennifer Butte

Dr Jennifer Bute: A Journey of Hope

Featured in the World Alzheimer Report 2018: The state of the art of dementia research: New frontiers, is Dr Jennifer Butte, a formal General Practitioner (GP) diagnosed with dementia. This is her story in her own words.

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