World Alzheimer’s Month, held each September and led by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), focuses on raising global awareness of dementia and addressing stigma and discrimination against those affected. ADI’s 2024 campaign aimed to improve understanding and reduce barriers to timely dementia diagnosis and care. Released on World Alzheimer’s Day (September 21), ADI’s World Alzheimer Report 2024 built on a 2019 survey that set a global benchmark for dementia stigma. The report, based on responses from over 40,000 people across 166 countries, revealed that misconceptions remain widespread: 65% of healthcare professionals and 80% of the public still mistakenly viewed dementia as a natural part of aging. This minimal change from 2019 highlighted the ongoing need for education on dementia’s neurological causes to improve awareness and support for those living with the condition.

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References

  1. Neurology, N. L. (2024). Dementia-related stigma is still pervasive. The Lancet Neurology, 23(11), 1063. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1474-4422(24)00404-6

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