Alzheimer Europe's April 2026 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.

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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.

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. 

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. 

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.