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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.
Digital health for dementia in the Philippines: Memory Lane Games case study
Earlier this year, Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines partnered with Memory Lane Games to build a culturally relevant and customised cognitive game app for carers and people living with dementia in the Philippines.
Regional member meetings for Latin America and Asia Pacific
ADI hosted its first virtual regional meeting for ADI members in Latin America, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, on 12 November. The second virtual regional meeting Asia Pacific took place a week later on 12 November. During the Latin America meeting, 18 participants from 13 countries were in attendance. The 2-hour meeting…
‘Building an inclusive society’ for people living with dementia in France
The 'Building an inclusivity society' campaign from ADI member France Alzheimer aims to raise awareness amongst civil society and to dismantle stigmatic attitudes and ideas around dementia.
EMA expected to reject marketing authorization application for Aduhelm
The news follows a negative vote trend by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) at their oral explanation meeting.
Brain health diplomacy: A necessity for dementia solutions
In this blog, the co-leaders of the Brain Health Diplomacy Working Group from The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), write about the necessity for brain health diplomacy in advancing better brain health.
Youth and dementia: Breaking down stigma through MECA exercises
Raymond Xiong writes about his inspiration behind creating and sharing MECA exercises, which incorporate music, gymnastics and cognitive activity, to improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia.
Six associations embark on Membership Development Programme at Alzheimer University
The annual Alzheimer University (AU) assists emerging Alzheimer and dementia associations.
A record-breaking World Alzheimer’s Month campaign
World Alzheimers Month 2021 has just ended and marks the most successful awareness raising campaign to date in its decade long history.