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Join us for our next Introduction to Dementia Care Course on Thursday 28th May, 2026 from 8.30am to 3.30pm. The cost is $40.00. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the course

Join us for our next Introduction to Dementia Care Course on Thursday 28th May, 2026 from 8.30am to 3.30pm. The cost is $40.00. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the course.

Happy Friday from our Art Therapy Group Members.

Senator Angeline Tongogara has urged Government to urgently come up with a national strategy to tackle dementia.

Finally the conversation has started, which is excellent news.

Senator calls for national dementia strategy Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] A Senator has urged Government to urgently craft a comprehensive national strategy to tackle dementia, warning that the condition is an escalating public health and social challenge in Zimbabwe. Presenting the motion at the upper house on Tuesday, Senator Angel...

Dementia is an umbrella term for loss of memory and cognitive impairment severe enough to interfere with daily life. disease is the most common type of .

Following our announcement during the closing ceremony of the conference, we are proud to share that our next global conference in 2028 will be held in the vibrant and historic city of New Delhi, India, from 8-10 March.

Hosted in collaboration with ADI Member, Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) the conference will reconvene our global network of associations, researchers, lived experience experts and policy makers to discuss the forthcoming advancements in dementia treatment, care and support across the world.

ADI & ARDSI look forward to welcoming you in 2028.

‘I don’t know you. You’re stealing from me. I want to go home.'

Delusions can be one of the most challenging symptoms of dementia. They often appear as paranoia, false accusations, or a belief that familiar people or places have changed.

As dementia progresses, the brain can struggle to link memories, information and context correctly. This can lead to misunderstandings, misinterpretations and false conclusions.

Sensory changes (like reduced hearing or vision), medication effects, loneliness and unfamiliar environments can also increase the risk.

You can support someone experiencing delusions by:
- Acknowledging their feelings
- Avoiding arguing or correcting
- Gently exploring what might be behind the belief
- Offering reassurance and a calm presence
- Helping look for misplaced items if theft is suspected
- Remembering that their accusations aren't personal

Understanding why delusions occur can make it easier to respond with patience and empathy 💙

[Image description: An infographic titled 'Delusions and paranoia in dementia can look like' features seven illustrations depicting the following text: Believing their home isn’t their home; Suspecting someone; is stealing from them; Feeling watched; Believing their partner is being unfaithful; Feeling people are conspiring against them; Thinking people want to poison them; and Believing a loved one is an imposter An Alzheimer's Society logo is positioned in the bottom right corner of the graphic.]

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The second plenary of #ADI2026 delved into the crucial topic of the establishment and implementation of dementia policy, discussing ‘Beyond the plan; The future of dementia policy’. As the WHO Global Action Plan on the public health response to dementia was extended in May 2025, this session was a critical look into how we can utilise dementia policy to further our reach beyond national dementia plans. Alongside the session chair, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino, the amphitheatre stage welcomed a panel of esteemed speakers, who each brought a unique regional or professional perspective to the topic of dementia policy: Ms Dévora Kestel – Acting Director, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, World Health Organization Dr July Esther Caballero Peralta, Executive Director of the Directorate of Mental Health, Ministry of Health of Peru. Mr Shin Nomura – Counselor for Dementia Policy Planning, Division of Dementia Policy and Community-Based Long- Term Care Promotion, Health and Welfare Bureau for the Elderly, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Mr Benjamin Voisin - Head of the Social and Medico-Social Policy Department, Deputy to the Director – Directorate-General for Social Cohesion Dr Facundo Manes – Professor of Neurology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Favaloro University H.E Reem Abu Hassan, President of AJAAD Al Oun Jordan association For Alzheimer’s Disease This event has also welcomed our global ambassadors Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain, Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan and Camille Galliard-Minier, Minister Delegate, French Minister of Health, Families, Autonomy and Persons with Disabilities as honourary audience guests. Learn more about ADI 2026: www.adiconference.org @FranceAlzheimer