World Alzheimer’s Day

About World Alzheimer’s Day

World Alzheimer's Day was launched at the opening of ADI's annual conference in Edinburgh on 21 September 1994 to celebrate our 10th anniversary.

World Alzheimer's Day is an initiative of ADI. Each year, ADI seeks financial support to produce and distribute World Alzheimer's Day materials around the world, enabling members to organise events in their different countries.

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1January

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• Health
• Canada

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1September

World Alzheimer's Month

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• International

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• Health
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• Health
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18May

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• Health
• USA

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• USA

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• Human Rights
• United Nations

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