World Alzheimer’s Month is an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. September 2020 will mark the 9th World Alzheimer’s Month. The campaign was launched in 2012 by Alzheimer’s Disease International. A special observance of World Alzheimer’s Day is scheduled annually on September 21.
World Changers in Alzheimer’s Awareness Movement
Kate Swaffer, CEO and co-founder of Dementia Alliance International, serves as an elected board member. Dr. Peter Whitehouse 
is a member of the Medical and Scientific Panel.
Both esteemed pioneers are included on the Influencers page of our e-magazine, A Beautiful Voice.
Global Action Addresses A Global Problem
According to the website of Alzheimer’s Disease International:
“2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries. The impact of World Alzheimer’s Month is growing, but the stigmatisation and misinformation that surrounds dementia remains a global problem requiring global action.”
World Alzheimer’s Month is not only a time to better understand dementia’s impact but also an opportunity to become informed and support those affected in our global community. It is a coordinated effort to promote awareness, care, and science – all year round.
People everywhere can support the campaign theme and information provided during September by observing it locally via discussions with family, friends, and colleagues. You can also follow the campaign on social media, by visiting the website of the Alzheimer’s association in your country.
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Find a wealth of information and resources available at this website: https://www.alz.co.uk/
Posted by: Susan Troyer
