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.

Related Observances

1January

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

• Health
• Canada

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1September

World Alzheimer's Month

• Health
• International

World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia.

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27Nov

Flossing Day

• Health
• USA

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30Nov

National Meth Awareness Day

• Health
• USA

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3Jan

Festival of Sleep

• Health
• USA

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1Feb

National Children's Dental Health Month

• Health
• USA

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National Pecan Cookie Day

• Food
• USA

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International Day of Peace 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

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