34th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International
ADI 2020 will be ADI's first ever virtual conference, taking place 10-12 December.
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 Alzheimer Report 2020: Design, Dignity, Dementia: dementia-related design and the built environment
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) launches the world’s most comprehensive report on dementia-related design and the built environment.
Paola Barbarino appointed as new CEO
ADI is excited to announce that Paola Barbarino has been appointed as our new CEO. Paola will assume the role on 15 May 2017, after which there will be a period of transition alongside outgoing Executive Director, Marc Wortmann. Marc will be leaving his position after more than ten years…
Indonesia launches national dementia plan
The government of Indonesia has announced the launch of its national dementia plan during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health.
Smoking increases risk of dementia
Smokers have a 45% higher risk of developing dementia than non-smokers according to information published by ADI and WHO.