🧠 During #BrainAwarenessWeek, brain research and multi-disciplinary collaboration are essential for real progress.
📣 #35AEC was a record-breaking conference! Read about our plenaries, keynotes, Interdem's silver jubilee, participant reflections and much more: bit.ly/35AEC_Highli...
Enjoy!
As 2026 begins the REBALANCE project looks back at progress made in 2025. Here are some updates:
www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/rebalan...
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REBALANCE also featured on the agenda at #35AEC!
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To a successful New Year!
We are also delighted to share a slideshow of photos of #35AEC taken by people living with dementia. Many thanks to members of the European Working Group of People with Dementia #EWGPWD who took these photos, sharing their experience of the conference with us! #PublicInvolvement
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It's been just over 2 months since #35AEC took place in Bologna, organised with our gracious co-hosts Federazione Alzheimer Italia & Alzheimer Uniti Italia.
We thank everyone who attended & supported & thought you might like to see the photos on our website: www.alzheimer-europe.org/conferences/...
Check out our October #dementia newsletter, with some spookily good articles to capture your interest this #Halloween!
Highlights include:
News from #35AEC
The latest #DementiainEurope magazine plus its supplement on #BrainHealth
#AEAntiStigmaAward news
bit.ly/AE-newslette...
Did you attend the 35th Alzheimer Europe Conference #35AEC in Bologna earlier this month? Have some feedback to share with the organising team? Please take a few moments to complete the delegate feedback survey, via this link: bit.ly/35AEC_Feedback
Closes Friday 31/10!
We had a great time at #35AEC - looking forward to next year hopefully seeing some of our cohort 1 students present their work!
A man in a shirt is standing at a podium talking into a microphone to an audience who appear to be listening intently. A PowerPoint slide on a projector screen is party visible. There is an illustration of a sand timer and a brain and the text reads 'Temporal: Time between noticing symptoms and diagnosis (early diagnosis <2 years). Cognitive severity: CDR<1, sMMSE≥ 20)'.
A man in a shirt is standing at a podium in a lecture theatre talking to an audience. They have a slide on a projector screen with the heading '....Emergence of 'Timely' discourse'. Underneath the heading there are three bullet points reading 'Lack of evidence has led to the emergence of the 'timely' discourse.', 'Timely is a more person-centred, subjective approach to diagnosis. Diagnosis delivered when best for the person and family. If diagnosis unwanted then no diagnosis is considered 'timely'.', 'Emerging but weak evidence (Woods et al 2018) suggests this may be beneficial for both person with dementia and carer. Carers report 3-4 years post-diagnosis.'
Ben Hicks presented findings from the DETERMIND study at @alzheimereurope.bsky.social conference in Bologna. This work looked at whether an early diagnosis of dementia is better for quality of life in people living with dementia and their carers after one year post diagnosis.
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Amazing 3 days @ #35AEC with @giam-uwl.bsky.social colleagues. @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social shared findings from our evidence review which were co-produced together w/ people living w/ dementia, family members & care partners
@alzheimereurope.bsky.social @drdeborahe.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social
Image shows Elaine in the foreground smiling to camera. Fiona can be seen in the background stood in front of a banner for Alzheimer Europe with a landscape scene.
📸| Fantastic photo of team member's @elaineahp.bsky.social and Fiona at this week’s @alzheimereurope.bsky.social Conference!
A brilliant opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights from their work.
👉 Check out @elaineahp.bsky.social posts for more reflections and highlights!
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Arrivederci! That's a wrap on #35AEC!
Huge thanks to everyone. We loved having all 1,500+ of you there and sharing this great experience with you and co-hosts Federazione Alzheimer Italia and Alzheimer Uniti Italia.
Read all about this third and final day:
www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/final-d...
Last day of an inspiring conference at #35AEC & a privilege to have the opportunity to share 3 posters & present on our AHPDementia policy. You can find all our work at www.alzscot.org/ahpresources and www.cpcs.online. @alzscot.bsky.social
También hemos coincidido con representantes de AFA de Zaragoza, Getafe, Burgos y Vigo. 💚
Un espacio valioso para compartir experiencias y seguir construyendo juntos un futuro sin Alzheimer.
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💬 Seguimos compartiendo conocimiento en el #35aec de @alzheimereurope.bsky.social
Hoy, profesionales de la Fundación y del @barcelonabeta.bsky.social participan con ponencias que reflejan la diversidad y el impacto de nuestra labor en investigación, prevención y sensibilización del #Alzheimer. 💚
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That's a wrap on #35AEC! We enjoyed connecting with the community and our discussions on the future of dementia, from diagnostics and treatments to the evolution of advocacy. Thank you @alzheimereurope.bsky.social for hosting a wonderful gathering. While the conference has ended our work continues.
What an amazing experience #35AEC has been! DRNI really enjoyed the knowledgeable & thought-provoking presentations, innovative and insightful posters, & meaningful networking with great people. Thank you @alzheimereurope.bsky.social - and we can't wait to attend #36AEC next year in Dublin!
🌟Great few days at the @alzheimereurope.bsky.social summit.
From exploring innovation in #AlzheimerCare to a powerful session from Prof. Chris Fox (HRC) on using AI to support menopause-related cognitive symptoms.
➡️More on our work in this area here: tinyurl.com/5erebavd
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Fantastic to see such a huge INTERDEM contingent in Bologna for their Annual Meeting & for our Annual Conference #35AEC They have a number of sessions on our conference agenda throughout & are marking 25 years of vital work. Happy Anniversary! We're proud to be a key INTERDEM partner!
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Huge props to the members of the European Working Group of People with Dementia #EWGPWD & European Dementia Carers Working Group #EDCWG for presenting the 1st plenary at #35AEC and for all the incredible work you do with us & with our members across Europe. We literally couldn't do it without you!
Attending #35AEC? Want to get hold of some of our recent publications, such as our latest #DementiaInEurope magazine and its Special Supplement on #BrainHealth? Or the recent Special Supplement dedicated to the AI-Mind project?
Stop by the Alzheimer Europe stand before the end of the day!
Read our daily #35AEC conference reports to catch up on what is happening at the 35th Alzheimer Europe Conference, taking place in Bologna, Italy.
Yesterday was day two! Another fantastic day with a packed schedule...
Read all about it:
www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/second-...
I look forward to presenting our work, POS14-28, which are the results of a new scoping review on #EyeTracking and mild cognitive impairment, #MCI, tomorrow, Wednesday 8 October, from 10:00 to 15:45, at the EX GAM Foyer on the first floor of the @alzheimereurope.bsky.social.
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When discussing the future of dementia advocacy we can't ignore brain health. “We must get to the point where people who are worried about their health associate what they eat, how they exercise & how they live as being connected to their brain health” WDC executive director Lenny Shallcross. #35AEC
Richard Angell notes: the original HIV advocates are no longer with us, but their legacy lives on. Their work shifted the focus of advocacy from a death sentence to prevention. Dr Pike reflects on similar progress with cervical cancer. Two important examples to learn from. #35AEC
Dr Joanne Pike highlights the uphill climb of getting new treatments to patients in part because the first disease-modifying Alzheimer's drug was approved via the FDA accelerated approval pathway. The experience showed the vital role of advocacy & public education for the next two approvals #35AEC
At #35AEC @richardangell.bsky.social from the Terence Higgins Trust made a powerful point in our session: "Not acting on Alzheimer’s is the ultimate economic" failure. The global cost of dementia is a clear call to action for governments to invest in diagnostics and treatments.
New diagnostics, treatments, and prevention interventions mark a decisive turning point for dementia. WDC Executive Director Lenny Shallcross is opening our session to discuss how advocacy must evolve as science advances. It's a key moment for our field. #35AEC
Speaking at #35AEC WDC Chair Dr Joanne Pike shares how the US experience with new treatments highlights the need for a faster diagnosis, prepared health care systems and equitable access. Sharing the @alzassociation.bsky.social's advocacy to get Medicare and private insurers to cover treatments.
