Newsletter - Alzheimer Europe June 2020 newsletter

Newsletter - Alzheimer Europe June 2020 newsletter https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/ en-us 01 Jul 2020 03:57:26 CEST 01 Jul 2020 03:57:26 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/ay6uoman0lk?lang=en?rss=true Alzheimer Europe’s June 2020 [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/13loj09ua9v/external ] newsletter [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/13loj09ua9v/external ] [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/13loj09ua9v/external ] 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 has over 8,500 subscribers and we are always happy to receive their comments, or suggested news items to share in future issues. Click here to download full newsletter [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/13loj09ua9v/external ] [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/13loj09ua9v/external ] 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 CEST fadca07433bf50ab59ed1790895167be Feature Article <img align="Left" src="http://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard1/56305/2b/92a8976269fb1f449eddd2.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="100" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="" />Alzheimer Europe’s <a href="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/13loj09ua9v/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June 2020 newsletter</a> 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 has over 8,500 subscribers and we are always happy to receive their comments, or suggested news items to share in future issues.   <a href="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/13loj09ua9v/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to download full newsletter</a>     4 June: AE hosts meeting of Governmental Experts on Dementia https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1wvjrcfupt7?lang=en?rss=true On 4 June 2020, Alzheimer Europe (AE) hosted an online meeting of the European Group of Governmental Experts on Dementia, comprised of policy leads in charge of dementia policies from national health ministries. The 44 participants included representatives from 26 countries, as well as the Commission and the WHO. 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 CEST 81bdbaf2c8d81609adb8f2e721c43d48 Other Articles <img align="Left" src="http://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard1/56305/60/8e8af809128c172642fb75.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="150" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="" />On 4 June 2020, Alzheimer Europe (AE) hosted an online meeting of the European Group of Governmental Experts on Dementia, comprised of policy leads in charge of dementia policies from national health ministries. The 44 participants included representatives from 26 countries, as well as the Commission and the WHO. https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/News/EU-developments/Thursday-04-June-2020-Alzheimer-Europe-hosts-meeting-of-Governmental-Expert-on-Dementia 11 June: Next Chairperson of EWGPWD is confirmed https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1mn4azqd7d5?lang=en?rss=true Members of the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD) have elected the group's next Chairperson, during a virtual meeting on 11 June. Chris Roberts, the current Vice-chairperson, will take up the role of Chairperson after Helen Rochford-Brennan, who remains in her role until October 2020. 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 CEST 0395a8a4b871db21bc46c8300da9b18e Other Articles <img align="Left" src="http://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard1/56305/f9/3121ce71d4b66969e62b74.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="150" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="" />Members of the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD) have elected the group's next Chairperson, during a virtual meeting on 11 June. Chris Roberts, the current Vice-chairperson, will take up the role of Chairperson after Helen Rochford-Brennan, who remains in her role until October 2020. https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/News/Alzheimer-Europe/Thursday-11-June-2020-At-virtual-meeting-members-of-the-European-Working-Group-of-People-with-Dementia-confirm-Chris-Roberts-as-future-Chairperson-of-the-group 24 June: Rapporteur publishes EU4Health programme report https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/p2yg5i1eotz?lang=en?rss=true The Rapporteur for the European Union’s EU4Health programme, Cristian-Silviu Busoi MEP, has published a draft report welcoming the Commission proposal for a standalone health programme, with a significantly increased budget. 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 CEST 1a08dc54d0d60397cffcd8863d217a04 Other Articles <img align="Left" src="http://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard1/56305/55/348e061a78b572d92e93d2.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="190" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="" />The Rapporteur for the European Union’s EU4Health programme, Cristian-Silviu Busoi MEP, has published a draft report welcoming the Commission proposal for a standalone health programme, with a significantly increased budget.   https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/News/EU-developments/Wednesday-24-June-2020-Rapporteur-publishes-report-on-EU4Health-programme 29 June: Abstract selection is finalised for #30AEC https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/34cbozu6iem?lang=en?rss=true Alzheimer Europe would like to thank everyone who submitted abstracts for its 30th Annual Conference (#30AEC). The final selection was made during June 2020 and notifications have been sent to all applicants. The detailed programme can be found on our website. 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 CEST 0ae083b66f29de6a3617cda7c762790e Other Articles <img align="Left" src="http://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard1/56305/dc/2c87528a58489c9eef617f.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="100" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="" />Alzheimer Europe would like to thank everyone who submitted abstracts for its 30th Annual Conference (#30AEC). The final selection was made during June 2020 and notifications have been sent to all applicants. The detailed programme can be found on our website. https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/News/Alzheimer-Europe/Monday-29-June-2020-Alzheimer-Europe-finalises-abstract-selection-for-30AEC 1 July: Germany adopts its 1st national dementia strategy https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/qspgk5j0u7l?lang=en?rss=true On 1 July 2020, it was announced that the German Government has adopted a National Dementia Strategy, to take effect in September 2020. It was written by an alliance including our colleagues at the Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft (DAlzG) – the German Alzheimer Society. 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 CEST cbdf2182094952148820333e9e2e9898 Other Articles <img align="Left" src="http://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard1/56305/e8/7ee35a3667a00493083b70.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="98" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="" />On 1 July 2020, it was announced that the German Government has adopted a National Dementia Strategy, to take effect in September 2020. It was written by an alliance including our colleagues at the Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft (DAlzG) – the German Alzheimer Society. https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/News/Policy-watch/Wednesday-01-July-2020-German-Government-approves-national-dementia-strategy