World Alzheimer's Month

About World Alzheimer's Month

Globally, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face, with nearly 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. To tackle this global dementia challenge we need to work together, and to collaborate and share best practice with one another.

Related Observances

1January

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

• Health
• Canada

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, let’s end stigma and make Canada a safer place for people living with dementia.

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21September

World Alzheimer’s Day

• Health
• USA

2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries.

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12Oct

World Arthritis Day

• Health
• International

Arthritis is a disease that affects approximately 350 million people worldwide, including nearly 40 million people in the United States.

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13Oct

World Sight Day

• Health
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Sight Day.

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15Oct

Global Handwashing Day

• Health
• International

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, washing your hands was an important part of staying healthy.

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18Oct

World Menopause Day

• Health
• International

World Menopause Day is a worldwide awareness call for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause.

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National Wattle Day

• Nature
• Australia

Since 1992 National Wattle Day has been 1 September in all of Australia's States and Territories.

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Alberta Day

• Culture
• Canada

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Alberta Day

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Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

• Pets
• International

A day to celebrate the flame-haired feline in your life!

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Knowledge Day

• Education
• Russia

The traditional end of summer and the first day of the new school term in Russia.

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