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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6Jul

World Zoonoses Day

• Health
• International

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

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1Aug

Happiness Happens Month

• Health
• International

Find out the dates, history and background to Happiness Happens Month

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20Aug

World Mosquito Day

• Health
• International

A day observed in the honour of the man who discovered that the deadly disease of Malaria is spread through a mosquito bite.

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26Sep

World Contraception Day

• Health
• International

A day to spread the word and raise awareness about contraception and safe sex.

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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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