Memories enable us to relive the past and preserve special moments that play a defining role in who we are. Every year we commemorate those who live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The world honors World Alzheimer’s Day.
World Alzheimer’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate loved ones who live with Alzheimer’s disease but it is also an opportunity to:
- create awareness
- initiate research and collaboration for early detection and improved treatment
- highlight the value of support and
- honor the caretakes, healthcare staff and professionals, researchers and family members who care for their loved ones
You can make a difference:
- Volunteer
- Donate
- Educate yourself and others
- Support
Read more about World Alzheimer’s Day and Alzheimer’s:
- Alzheimer’s disease – Old friends and new promises: https://www.up.ac.za/research-matters/news/post_2995717-alzheimers-disease-old-friends-and-new-promises
- Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/about/awareness-initiatives/world-alzheimers-day
- Mahomed A, Pretorius C. Availability and utilization of support services for South African male caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease in low-income communities. Dementia. 2020;20(2):633-652. doi:10.1177/1471301220909281
- Manderson L, Brear M, Rusere F, Farrell M, Gómez-Olivé FX, Berkman L, Kahn K, Harling G. Protocol: the complexity of informal caregiving for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in rural South Africa. Wellcome Open Res. 2022 Aug 25;7:220. doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18078.1. PMID: 37538406; PMCID: PMC10394391.
- orczyn, A.D., Grinberg, L.T. Is Alzheimer disease a disease?. Nat Rev Neurol 20, 245–251 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41582-024-00940-4