World Alzheimer’s Day 2022 observed on 21st September

World Alzheimer’s Day 2022 observed on 21st September: Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most brutal and painful diseases to experience for an individual and their loved ones. To raise awareness about the downfalls of the disease and motivate those who suffer from it, World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated each year across the globe on September 21.  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects the person’s memory, mental ability, and ability to carry out simple tasks. On World Alzheimer’s Day, healthcare organizations support Alzheimer’s walks while seminars and public activities are held in communities around the globe to raise awareness on Alzheimer’s.

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World Alzheimer’s Day 2022: Theme

This year’s theme for World Alzheimer’s Month is ‘Know Dementia, know Alzheimer’s’. It is in continuation with the last year’s campaign which focused on warning signs and diagnosis of dementia and also the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the dementia community around the world. However, this year, special emphasis will be laid on post-diagnosis support for dementia.

World Alzheimer’s Day: History

World Alzheimer’s Day was first marked on 21 September 1994 at the opening of ADI’s annual conference in Edinburgh. The day was celebrated to mark the 10th anniversary of the organization, which was founded in 1984. ADI promotes Alzheimer’s associations around the world and works to encourage the development of better policies at regional and international levels. World Alzheimer’s Day is part of the annual World Alzheimer’s Month which is observed in September to sensitize, educate, and demystify dementia.

The month is being observed by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), an international federation which raises awareness on the disorder.