The campaign theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2024 is ‘Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer’s’

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Every September, ADI organises the World Alzheimer’s Month campaign in collaboration with its member associations from all across the world. This campaign highlights and addresses specific issues which directly affecting those living with dementia and their carers.

The 2024 World Alzheimer’s Month campaign will centre around the taglines ‘Time to act on dementia, Time to act on Alzheimer’s’. The global awareness-raising campaign focusses on attitudes toward dementia, aiming to reduce stigma and discrimination which still exists around the condition, while highlighting the positive steps being undertaken by organisations and governments globally to develop a more dementia-friendly society.

How You Can Get Involved:

  • Social Media Campaigns: Share facts, personal stories, and resources using the hashtag #WorldAlzheimersMonth.
  • Educational Webinars: Participate in or host webinars to educate the public about dementia.
  • Community Events: Organise or join memory walks, fundraisers, and other community events.
  • Media Outreach: Write articles or press releases to spread awareness in local media.
  • Support Groups: Join or form support groups to provide a platform for sharing experiences and advice.

For additional information and resources, please visit the Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) website.