Alzheimer Europe's January 2025 newsletter brings you the latest news on developments in the dementia field, across Europe and beyond.

Summaries of a few of our top stories appear below.

Our monthly newsletter reaches almost 11,000 people, who have an interest in dementia, from across Europe and beyond.

We are always happy to receive feedback, or suggestions regarding news items to share.

The Dementia in Europe Yearbook 2024 is dedicated to independent living and housing for people with dementia. This report examines the overarching European and International accords which set out the rights of people with disabilities, identifying the relevant provisions of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the European Pillar of Social Rights. It also examines how each European country addresses independent living and housing for people with dementia, through policies, services and supports.

We are delighted to invite you to submit abstracts for the upcoming 35th Alzheimer Europe Conference #35AEC, which will take place in Bologna, Italy, under the banner “Connecting science and communities: The future of dementia care”. We look forward to welcoming delegates and speakers to Bologna, from 6 to 8 October 2025. Early bird registrations are also open and we invite you to take advantage of the reduced fees until 30 June.

Alzheimer Europe is delighted to announce that Vladimir Prebilič MEP (Greens/EFA, Slovenia) has accepted the position of Co-Chair of the European Alzheimer's Alliance (EAA), joining existing EAA Co-Chairs: Nina Carberry MEP (EPP, Ireland), Romana Jerković MEP (S&D, Croatia), Tilly Metz MEP (Greens/EFA, Luxembourg), Sirpa Pietikäinen MEP (EPP, Finland) Hilde Vautmans MEP (Renew, Belgium), and Dainius Žalimas MEP (Renew, Lithuania).

On 22 January, the Swedish Government announced its adoption of an updated national dementia strategy to improve health and social care for people with dementia. In conjunction with the adoption of the strategy, the Government also plans to approve a number of government agency assignments and funding to support implementation, follow-up and development of the strategy.