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.
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ADI Launches the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas
Access the world's first of its kind platform highlighting how countries diagnose, treat and support people living with dementia.
Threads of Hope – Feature Announcement
Alzheimer’s Disease International announces a new branded content feature, Threads of Hope, to be produced for ADI by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.
ADI hosts 2025 African regional member meeting
ADI hosts African regional member meeting The event brought together 17 ADI members and developing members across the African continent to discuss shared challenges, exchange ideas and foster solidarity and collaboration across the region.
ADI welcomes Dr Alireza Atri for the second End Of Year Forecast
On 10 December, ADI held its 2nd End of Year forecast event, focusing on the important topic of diagnosis under the theme of ‘The Diagnostics Revolution; Are We Ready’. Watch the recording and read ADI's highlights.
France Alzheimer’s 19th Annual Meeting: Strengthening France’s dementia response through international collaboration
9 December, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino joined the 19th Rencontre France Alzheimer, hosted by France Alzheimer in Paris. This event convened representatives from across the country, as well as and Francophone countries, to discuss the latest developments in dementia treatment, diagnostics, care and support.
ADI CEO shares her end of year message for 2025
As we approach the end of the calendar year, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino shares her end-of-year message with our members, friends and colleagues, reflecting on our work in 2025 and offering a preview of what 2026 will bring.
From Ibiza to Iceland: Strengthening responses to dementia across Europe
November 2025 saw a plethora of activity across the European region. From engagements in Ibiza, Reykjavík and Manchester, UK. ADI took part in key events with its members throughout the region to promote greater awareness and activity, towards addressing the growing burden of dementia.
ADI attends Asia Pacific regional visit: From Hong Kong to Macau
From 17 to 21 November, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino joined Regional Director for the Asia Pacific, DY Suharya and Head of Accreditation Amalia Fonk-Utomo in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR for a week of important meetings, regional activities, and the ADI APRO Members Regional Conference.
Peru Approves Its National Dementia Plan: A Milestone for the Country and the Region
ADI welcomes the approval of Peru’s National Plan for the Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias 2026–2028, officially validated by the Ministry of Health through a newly published ministerial resolution. This landmark decision places dementia firmly on Peru’s national health agenda and opens the door to implementation after years of dedicated advocacy from civil society, academia, and key partners.