COVID-19 vaccines: The global dementia movement & how you can help
This 75-minute webinar will look at the ongoing development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and what this means for the global dementia community.
News & events
News, conferences, events, blogs and updates from across the field of dementia and the work of Alzheimer's Disease International.
Featured news and events
World’s largest dementia study reveals two thirds of people still incorrectly think dementia is a normal part of ageing, rather than a medical condition
Results from the world’s largest survey reveals that stigma around dementia is preventing people from seeking the information, advice, support and medical help.
Dementia and healthy ageing given prominent focus at the G20
Dementia was specifically recognised as a global health priority by G20 leaders in the declaration of the Osaka Summit, providing much needed global attention from G20 countries.
Canadian government launches national plan to tackle dementia
The Canadian government has announced their adoption of a national plan on dementia.
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.
Looking back, looking forward
A message from ADI as 2018 comes to a close and what we look forward to in 2019.
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…
World Alzheimer’s Day: Doctor diagnoses her own dementia
On World Alzheimer's Day, a doctor who diagnosed her own dementia after being misdiagnosed by her neurologist, is calling for an urgent response to dementia research and diagnosis.
ADI and ITN Productions release documentary film ‘Every 3 seconds’
In partnership with ITN Productions, ADI has released the documentary film ‘Every 3 seconds’ to help raise awareness on the global impact of dementia.