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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24May

World Schizophrenia Day

• Health
• International

An opportunity to learn more about the illness and challenge the stigma around mental ill health.

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28May

Menstrual Hygiene Day

• Health
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Menstrual Hygiene Day.

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29May

World Digestive Health Day

• Health
• International

Each year focuses upon a particular digestive disease and/or disorder in order to increase general public awareness of prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management and treatment of the disease and/or disorder.

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3Jun

World Clubfoot Day

• Health
• International

In 2017, the Global Clubfoot Initiative has launched a bold strategy with a vision of a world where every child born with clubfoot can walk and run free from disability.

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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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