Newsletter - Alzheimer Europe April 2026 newsletter https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/ en-us 06 May 2026 12:16:31 CEST 06 May 2026 12:16:31 CEST https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver info@alzheimer-europe.org () support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Welcome https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/19eeh5wi5jj?lang=en&rss=true Alzheimer Europe's April 2026 newsletter [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/mq94cghhcto/external?lang=en ] 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. [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/mq94cghhcto/external?lang=en ] 06 May 2026 12:00:00 CEST abd42f9fe47105c8a532ab9875186b6d Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/19/ea8a85fca407401059a769.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="133" height="200" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="Executive Director Jean Georges, June 2024">Alzheimer Europe's<span style="color: #000000;"><strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/mq94cghhcto/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><strong>April 2026 newsletter</strong> </strong></span></a>brings you the latest news on developments in the dementia field, across Europe and beyond.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Summaries of a few of our top stories appear below.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Our monthly newsletter reaches almost 11,000 people, who have an interest in dementia, from across Europe and beyond.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">We are always happy to receive feedback, or suggestions regarding news items to share.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p class="centered-only" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/mq94cghhcto/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="middle" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/33/9a2b2c753c2ca4ee114ecc.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="200" height="48" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></a></p> 1 April: Ukrainian Government approves national action plan on dementia https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1x830mfqnvt?lang=en&rss=true The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the National Action Plan for 2026-2028 to improve the quality of life of people with dementia, defining systemic steps of the state to strengthen the prevention, early detection, treatment, care and support of people with dementia and their families. This is the first such plan in Ukraine and represents an important step forward. 06 May 2026 12:00:00 CEST d60cd0c0a7efeb1b5755da9b0f86d85a Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/48/9fb27dc0bd0d06039603d9.jpeg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="99" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="">The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the National Action Plan for 2026-2028 to improve the quality of life of people with dementia, defining systemic steps of the state to strengthen the prevention, early detection, treatment, care and support of people with dementia and their families. This is the first such plan in Ukraine and represents an important step forward.</p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/ukrainian-government-approves-national-action-plan-dementia 15 April: Alzheimer Europe welcomes applications for its 2026 Anti-Stigma Award on the theme of music and dementia https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/l6n5pg8na4t?lang=en&rss=true On 15 April 2026, Alzheimer Europe and the Alzheimer Europe Foundation announced that applications are open for the 2026 edition of their Anti-Stigma Award. This year, the Award will recognise a European artist or initiative using music to address the stigma surrounding dementia, contributing to a positive image of dementia and of people living with dementia. 06 May 2026 12:00:00 CEST 9de3ca5e029fb165ee1cc1599aa8cb89 Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/86/a72fd64375a528d1978139.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="195" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="">On 15 April 2026, Alzheimer Europe and the Alzheimer Europe Foundation announced that applications are open for the 2026 edition of their Anti-Stigma Award. This year, the Award will recognise a European artist or initiative using music to address the stigma surrounding dementia, contributing to a positive image of dementia and of people living with dementia. </p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/alzheimer-europe-welcomes-applications-its-2026-anti-stigma-award-theme-music-and-dementia 22 April: Research Insights webinar highlights opportunities and challenges of data sharing in dementia research https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1a1g97y8ln7?lang=en&rss=true On 22 April, Alzheimer Europe held its inaugural Research Insights webinar on the topic “Data Sharing in Dementia Research”. The online event brought together perspectives from lived experience, public engagement, research infrastructure, clinical decision support, digital twins and personalised prevention. 06 May 2026 12:00:00 CEST 47543958e2bdb9489aa08fded4d2bcc2 Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/69/f0e7f9d86533b0efb1c24f.jpg" style="margin:5px;" width="150" height="150" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="Research Insights graphic">On 22 April, Alzheimer Europe held its inaugural Research Insights webinar on the topic “Data Sharing in Dementia Research”. The online event brought together perspectives from lived experience, public engagement, research infrastructure, clinical decision support, digital twins and personalised prevention. </p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/research-insights-webinar-highlights-opportunities-and-challenges-data-sharing-dementia?language_content_entity=en 22 April: New report by Alzheimer Europe highlights opportunities to improve participation in dementia research and data sharing across Europe https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/7ev9xzjx0hn?lang=en&rss=true On 22 April 2026, Alzheimer Europe launched its new report on “Dementia Research Participation and Data Sharing in Europe”, which examines how participation in dementia research and the sharing of research data can be strengthened across European countries. The report brings together evidence from multiple sources, including a review of the scientific literature, a European-wide public opinion survey and consultations with people affected by dementia, as well as insights from researchers, clinicians, funders and regulators. 06 May 2026 12:00:00 CEST a7c421c0cf3314ef93715cf699a36647 Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/15/38077b95ee3ee16fc08b8e.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="147" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="Report cover">On 22 April 2026, Alzheimer Europe launched its new report on “Dementia Research Participation and Data Sharing in Europe”, which examines how participation in dementia research and the sharing of research data can be strengthened across European countries. The report brings together evidence from multiple sources, including a review of the scientific literature, a European-wide public opinion survey and consultations with people affected by dementia, as well as insights from researchers, clinicians, funders and regulators.</p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/new-report-alzheimer-europe-highlights-opportunities-improve-participation-dementia-research?language_content_entity=en