WORLD ALZEIMER'S DAY

World Alzheimer's Day™ - September 21
Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner
The theme for World Alzheimer's Day™ 2009 is 'Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner'. In our materials and activities we will focus on the importance of getting a diagnosis and encouraging medical professionals to recognise the signs of the disease in order for people to receive the treatment they need.
Every year on 21 September Alzheimer associations across the globe unite to recognise World Alzheimer's Day in many ways and 2009 is no exception with memory walks, open days, lectures, training courses, entertainment and conferences taking place internationally. Read about planned events for World Alzheimer's Day 2009 around the world.
We are grateful to the MetLife Foundation for supporting World Alzheimer's Day 2009. We believe the large numbers of people involved and the media coverage these events will gain will make a real difference for people with dementia, their families and carers worldwide.
ADI, supported by our member associations around the world, launched the new Global Alzheimer's Disease Charter on World Alzheimer's Day in 2008. You can read the Charter and sign the petition to support it at www.globalcharter.org.
Follow the links below for more information on World Alzheimer's Day
Events taking place for World Alzheimer's Day 2009
Report on World Alzheimer's Day 2008
Frequently asked questions
Previous World Alzheimer's Day campaigns