Join us to raise global awareness about Alzheimer's disease, and diminish the associated stigma related to dementia in all its forms! 

Alzheimer's disease is a pressing issue in society due to its increasing prevalence and the significant impact it has on individuals, families and healthcare systems. Alzheimer's increases in the coming years due to the growing number of the ageing population.                                             

Currently more than 55 million people across the world are affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD). Sharing information about the disease or just providing mental support to a loved one living with dementia or to their informal and formal caregivers, can make a difference.  

Alzheimer's doesn't have any cure yet, and its progressive in nature, but early diagnosis and treatment can help reducing symptoms. 

Spreading awareness about Alzheimer's disease and its symptoms is essential to help previously undiagnosed individuals to improve their quality of life. 

Early detection matters. 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia:

• Memory loss that disrupts daily life
• Challenges in planning or solving problems
• Difficulty completing familiar tasks
• Confusion with time or place
• Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
• New problems with words in speaking or writing
• Misplacing things with words in speaking or writing
• Decreased or poor judgment
• Withdrawal from work or social activities
• Changes in mood and personalilty

Learning to recognise these changes ASAP can help individuals and families seek appropriate Alzheimer's care. Early detection & treatments may provide some relief of symptoms and help to maintain a level of independence longer. 

The multidisciplinary nature of the JADE Health consortium and our growing stakeholder network allow our Joint Action to address dementia across its entire spectrum, from preventive measures and early detection strategies to treatment options and the development of effective public policies, so as to improve the quality of life both of the sick persons and their environment. We are committed to create a transformative conversation and be part of the global call to remember, understand, and unite against Alzheimer's disease. Our pilots, which are in their planning phase at the moment, will be based on selected evidence based EU best practices and prevention interventions. 

5 surprising facts about Alzheimer's:

• This is a women's disease. Women make up the majority of people with AD and the majority of their caregivers are also women
• Pseudo-dementia is real. Reversible causes of memory loss must be explored before making the diagnosis of dementia. Most commonly pseudo-dementia refers to the cognitive problems seen in depression.... An accurate diagnosis will save the patient from unnecessary testing and provide an option for treatment.
• Lack of sleep, six hours or less per night incline people in their 50s and 60s- make people more likely to develop dementia as poor sleep quality can impair brain function, increase inflammation, and contribute to the development of neurodegenerative conditions like AD.
• Vitamin D may have an impact on brain health as it may promote the clearance of amyloid-beta plaques, which are characteristic of AD. Maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels may have a positive impact on brain health and potentially reduce the risk of dementia.
• It does not always "run in the family". The most common gene associated with late-onset AD is APOE4, however only about 1% of people actually have a gene that causes AD, Those who have the gene usually develop symptoms rather early, in the age range of 40s to 50s. 

We take the opportunity to draw the attention to and recommend you reading Alzheimer's Disease International's (ADI) https://www.alzint.org/about/  upcoming 2025 World Alzheimer Report, honouring the World Alzheimer's Day. The report will explore the important topic of dementia rehabilitation, examining how the concept is defined and implemented, containing practical considerations to adapt rehabilitation practices for people living with dementia in different contexts. 

Focusing on promoting actionable steps people can take can support their brain health and will lower the risk of cognitive decline. 

If you wish to become a stakeholder of JADE Health, please visit our stakeholder's section