https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/ en-us 07 Sep 2026 02:23:34 CEST 07 Sep 2026 02:23:34 CEST https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver info@alzheimer-europe.org () support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1icszwu9pad?lang=en&rss=true Alzheimer Europe's July-August 2026 newsletter [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/9wamzmy7bv2/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/9wamzmy7bv2/external?lang=en ] 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 CEST 4e48021b2bec4fb8e711accf6098aa41 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/9wamzmy7bv2/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><strong>July-August 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/9wamzmy7bv2/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> https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/119ymgf3z1h?lang=en&rss=true Alzheimer Europe was delighted to participate in the 2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2026) in London. Our Deputy Executive Director Angela Bradshaw was in attendance, together with Project Officer Lukas Duffner and Public Involvement Officer Sarah Campill. They were impressed with the diversity of research on the programme and encouraged by the growing number of presentations about real-world practice, associated challenges and inequalities, and potential solutions to these issues. 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 CEST 2523b7a5171cda502792fa2a25948f97 Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/d5/0c894d21366c60a1c23932.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="148" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="AE team at AAIC">Alzheimer Europe was delighted to participate in the 2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2026) in London. Our Deputy Executive Director Angela Bradshaw was in attendance, together with Project Officer Lukas Duffner and Public Involvement Officer Sarah Campill. They were impressed with the diversity of research on the programme and encouraged by the growing number of presentations about real-world practice, associated challenges and inequalities, and potential solutions to these issues.</span></p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/alzheimer-europe-participates-2026-alzheimers-association-international-conference https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/tjdc0cwm2n2?lang=en&rss=true The World Health Organization (WHO) has published an updated version of its guidelines on the risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia. The guidelines, to which Alzheimer Europe contributed, provide recommendations to support dementia risk reduction as an essential public health strategy. Given the absence of widely available curative treatments for dementia, reducing exposure to modifiable risk factors remains one of the most promising avenues for prevention. 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 CEST 1c81fc438430eeac440f38bc9969328e Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/02/768e0fe5858951cd59b006.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="154" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="WHO guidelines cover (cropped)">The World Health Organization (WHO) has published an updated version of its guidelines on the risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia. The guidelines, to which Alzheimer Europe contributed, provide recommendations to support dementia risk reduction as an essential public health strategy. Given the absence of widely available curative treatments for dementia, reducing exposure to modifiable risk factors remains one of the most promising avenues for prevention.</span></p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/alzheimer-europe-delighted-have-contributed-updated-who-dementia-risk-reduction-guidelines https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/19ogmlu4s8t?lang=en&rss=true Dementia imposes an annual societal cost of more than EUR 221 billion across 30 high-income European countries, with families and unpaid informal carers carrying much of the weight, according to a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. It was led by Prof. Richard Dodel, neurologist and geriatrician at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany) and co-authors include Jean Georges, Executive Director at Alzheimer Europe. 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 CEST 6b9ffb267da2bc208e9f05a5eaa4abb2 Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/03/53a2770ded7f49240a5891.jpg" style="margin:5px;" width="150" height="157" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="stacks of coins">Dementia imposes an annual societal cost of more than EUR 221 billion across 30 high-income European countries, with families and unpaid informal carers carrying much of the weight, according to a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. It was led by Prof. Richard Dodel, neurologist and geriatrician at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany) and co-authors include Jean Georges, Executive Director at Alzheimer Europe.</span></p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/new-study-finds-dementia-costs-high-income-european-countries-over-eur-221-billion-year https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1cnoy13joi2?lang=en&rss=true Alzheimer Europe has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling on her to propose a European Neurological Health Plan in her State of the European Union address in September, with dementia as a distinct priority within it. The letter, sent on 20 July on behalf of the more than 9 million Europeans living with dementia and the family carers who support them, also asks that the Plan be included in the Commission's 2027 Work Programme. 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 CEST 20038ff99e5a3ce58093b378384b72c2 Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/a3/255c41ff48efa2fe858667.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="145" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="EU Commission building and EU flags">Alzheimer Europe has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling on her to propose a European Neurological Health Plan in her State of the European Union address in September, with dementia as a distinct priority within it. The letter, sent on 20 July on behalf of the more than 9 million Europeans living with dementia and the family carers who support them, also asks that the Plan be included in the Commission's 2027 Work Programme.</span></p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/alzheimer-europe-urges-european-commission-build-growing-support-european-neurological-health https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1ewn0hp9lb4?lang=en&rss=true Alzheimer Europe and the Alzheimer Europe Foundation are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Anti-Stigma Award, following presentations by shortlisted candidates to the Award Committee during a virtual meeting. Congratulations to all eight finalists selected, out of a total of 46 applicants. They have all been invited to attend our special award dinner and ceremony taking place on 28 October in Dublin (Ireland), at which we will announce the winner. 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 CEST ba228fd11c710e35d0e8b0d50c010b90 Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/73/ae0ba3fbac2f310a0bbac8.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="159" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="graphic for award with image of brain and musical notes">Alzheimer Europe and the Alzheimer Europe Foundation are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Anti-Stigma Award, following presentations by shortlisted candidates to the Award Committee during a virtual meeting. Congratulations to all eight finalists selected, out of a total of 46 applicants. They have all been invited to attend our special award dinner and ceremony taking place on 28 October in Dublin (Ireland), at which we will announce the winner.</span></p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/winner-alzheimer-europes-2026-anti-stigma-award-be-announced-special-award-ceremony-during https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/omtixetyau3?lang=en&rss=true Alzheimer Europe's Research Insights public webinar series brings together researchers, clinicians, Alzheimer’s organisations, policymakers and the wider dementia community to explore emerging research topics. On 6 October, Alzheimer Europe is proud to host the second session of this webinar, focusing on dementia risk reduction and prevention. Registrations are open for “Brain health across the dementia continuum”, which will take place on Zoom, featuring insights from European projects as well as a personal insight from a person with lived experience. 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 CEST 631ca1456306ab9756c44fdc01fad585 Other Articles <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/f3/afcf261448272a8281d0b6.png" style="margin:5px;" width="150" height="150" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="Research Insights graphic with QR code">Alzheimer Europe's Research Insights public webinar series brings together researchers, clinicians, Alzheimer’s organisations, policymakers and the wider dementia community to explore emerging research topics. On 6 October, Alzheimer Europe is proud to host the second session of this webinar, focusing on dementia risk reduction and prevention. Registrations are open for “Brain health across the dementia continuum”, which will take place on Zoom, featuring insights from European projects as well as a personal insight from a person with lived experience.</span></p> https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/register-next-research-insights-webinar-dementia-risk-reduction-and-prevention?language_content_entity=en