Shining a light on World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2024
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World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2024
September marks World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The campaign reaches its peak on World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st September.
The theme for 2024, “Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer’s,” highlights the urgent need to address the ongoing challenges of dementia, including stigma, discrimination, and the need for more dementia-friendly societies.
What is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month?
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating brain disorder that affects over 55 million people worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood. In the UK alone, it’s projected that nearly one million people will be living with Alzheimer’s by 2025.
As Alzheimer’s Society notes, “Globally, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face, with over 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. To tackle this international dementia challenge, we need to work together and share best practices.”
World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and World Alzheimer’s Day provide an essential platform for individuals, businesses, communities, and global charities to host events, offer support, and educate the public about dementia. This campaign is vital for raising awareness, reducing stigma, and generating the donations needed to fuel research, treatment, and care.
What’s Being Done to Support This Cause?
The UK government continues to prioritise the fight against Alzheimer’s with ongoing initiatives aimed at advancing research and improving care. The current strategy, building on previous commitments, includes a significant increase in dementia research funding, with a target of doubling to £160 million annually by 2024.
This funding supports innovative projects that explore new ways to understand, treat, and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, there is a renewed focus on creating a more dementia-friendly society through public health campaigns, enhanced support services, and technological advancements in care
Innovative Technology
In today’s digital world, technology is playing an increasingly critical role in health and social care. From smartphones to AI-driven software, technology helps healthcare providers streamline compliance processes and administrative tasks, improving the quality of care and giving caregivers more time to focus on their patients.
Furthermore, technology designed specifically for Alzheimer’s care is rapidly advancing. Wearable devices that monitor cognitive decline and telecare systems, such as call alarms, are becoming more intuitive and person-centered, offering enhanced support for those living with the disease.
Ongoing and Advanced Research
The UK government has pledged to double dementia research funding to £160 million annually by 2024. This increased investment is crucial for exploring how technology can be harnessed to innovate care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Radar Healthcare is Proud to Partner with Alzheimer’s Society
Radar Healthcare is very proud to collaborate with Alzheimer’s Society, aiding them in optimising their quality and compliance processes. This partnership allows Alzheimer’s Society to dedicate more time to their core mission: helping dementia patients and those affected by the disease live better lives, free from stigma and inequality.
Alzheimer’s Society’s work is comprehensive, encompassing flexible support services, groundbreaking research, and global advocacy efforts. Together, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those touched by Alzheimer’s.
Learn more about Alzheimer’s Society and their mission
Get Involved in World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2024
World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2024 is an opportunity for everyone to contribute to the fight against dementia. Whether through participating in events, donating, or simply spreading the word, every effort counts in the mission to understand, treat, and ultimately prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
