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Living Between Scans: Uncertainty, Hope and Life After a Dementia Diagnosis
In this guest article, ADI Board Member and dementia advocate, Bill Yeates, shares his post diagnosis journey, discussing the hopes and challenges of life between scans.
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.
Alzheimers New Zealand responds to COVID-19, then and now
Catherine Hall, Chief Executive of Alzheimers New Zealand, writes about how Alzheimers New Zealand has responded and adapted to COVID-19, both in the first weeks of lockdown and today.
ADI and DAI join others in statement to WHO about non-communicable diseases and the global COVID-19 response
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and partner Dementia Alliance International (DAI) join other civil society organisations in a statement to the World Health Organization (WHO).
ADI submits statement on dementia and COVID-19 ahead of World Health Assembly
In advance of the 73rd World Health Assembly, ADI is sharing a statement submitted to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Member States.
New blood test research for diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease shows promising results
A new study in the Lancet Neurology has shown that blood phosphorylated tau 181 may be a promising biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease.
ADI welcomes new Associations and Board members
ADI welcomes three new Alzheimer associations, as well as new members to the ADI board.
ADI releases a position paper on COVID-19 and dementia
ADI releases a position paper on the difficult decisions people with dementia, their families and carers are having to make around hospital admission and triage during COVID-19.
Italy in crisis: ADI member Alzheimer Italia on the impact of COVID-19 on people with dementia and how they have adapted to support them
Mario Possenti, CEO of ADI’s member Federazione Alzheimer Italia shares his gratitude to the Italian health workforce for their support of people living with dementia in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.