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

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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1Aug

National Minority Donor Awareness Day

• Health
• USA

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1Aug

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• Health
• USA

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18Sep

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

• Health
• USA

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18Sep

International Eat An Apple Day

• 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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