World Alzheimer Report 2012: Overcoming the stigma of dementiaThe report ‘Overcoming the stigma of dementia’, recently published by Alzheimer’s Disease International, shares results from a worldwide survey, revealing that nearly one in four people with dementia conceal their diagnosis, citing stigma as the main reason. Read more »
The Presentations from the 27th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) are now available via the ADI website. Read more »
Dementia: a worldwide public health priorityThe report, published by the World Health Organisation and Alzheimer’s Disease International, calls on countries to promote a dementia friendly society, improve attitudes to and understanding of dementia, invest in health and social systems and increase dementia research. Read more »
Three-quarters of the estimated 36 million people with dementia worldwide do not have a formal diagnosis, according to the World Alzheimer Report 2011. Read more »