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Silverado Senior Living is the first care home provider to receive ADI Accreditation since the launch of the accreditation programme in 2021.
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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.
ADI invited to lead V20 work stream in preparation for G20
DY Suharya, ADI Regional director for Asia Pacific, will lead on a Values 20 (V20) work stream in preparation for the G20 summit, taking place on 15-16 November 2022.
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.
We need to hear about your experience of post-diagnosis for the World Alzheimer Report 2022
If you are living with dementia, a carer, clinician, formal (paid) health or long-term care practitioner, we need to hear about your experience of post-diagnosis for the World Alzheimer Report 2022.
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.
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.
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.
ADI and WW-FINGERS renew commitment to work together to reduce the global risk of dementia
ADI is pleased to announce the formalisation of a long-standing collaboration with World Wide-FINGERS (WW-FINGERS) by joining in partnership to reduce the risk of dementia worldwide.