All over the world September is globally declared as World Alzheimer’s Month devoted to, raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia. 

From individuals to large organisations, including every Alzheimer and dementia association are advocating globally for greater awareness and understanding around dementia in direct campaigns.   

SOME SAD STATISTICS  

• There are over 55 million people around the world living with dementia. 
• Someone develops dementia every 3 seconds.   
• The number of people living with dementia is predicted to rise sharply to 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050. 
• Dementia will be the 3rd leading cause of death globally by 2040.  
• The economic burden of dementia is US $1.3 trillion dollars every year, a figure that will more than double by 2030.
• 88% of people living with dementia indicate experiencing discrimination.
• More than 90% of carers and respondents from the general public said they would be encouraged to get a diagnosis if a disease-modifying treatment was available for dementia. 

Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and by organising advocacy and information provision events, as well as Memory Walks and fundraising days people can be encouraged to ask about the disease and learn more about its conditions, how it impacts over 55 million people and their carers all over the world. 

Rehabilitation and respite are all vital to maximise the independence of people living with dementia and their carers, alongside drug treatments and medical & social support, inclusive dementia friendly design, social activities, reminiscence sessions. 

In many parts of the world, access to receiving a diagnosis, as well as support following a diagnosis, is either insufficient, difficult to access, or not available at all. International organisations like WHO stimulates Governments to elaborate National Dementia Plans as best tool to tackle dementia.  

JA JADEHealth has the mission to improve services for people living with neuro-generative diseases and support their families and caregivers. We are united and create synergies with other EU initiatives and build a strong stakeholder network to enhance awareness raising on Alzheimer's as well as disseminate and utilise the new care models and best practices offered by advanced IT technologies and research.