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ADI is pleased to shine a spotlight on e-DiVA - empowering Dementia Carers with an iSupport Virtual Assistant, a culturally adapted digital support platform designed with and for dementia carers across the Asia-Pacific region. It provides practical, easy-to-use guidance in multiple languages that helps carers feel informed, supported and less isolated. Read the full article on our website: alzint.org/news-events/ne… #eDiVA

Is the future of Artificial Intelligence in dementia care revolutionising the sector? ADI is pleased to shine a spotlight on the ADI 2026 conference’s world-leading programme, including insights on crucial topics such as AI support for dementia carers, showcasing perspectives on AI-enhanced assistive technology, as well as the use of virtual reality and AI in generating multi-sensory reminiscence experiences. Want to catch the latest insights? Be sure to join us in Lyon, France from 14-16 April for the following sessions: 🔴 AI & Technology: Revolution or Threat? 14:15 - 15:45 Tuesday, 14 April 2026 🔴 Advancing Carer Support Through Advocacy, Training and AI 15:30 - 17:00 Wednesday, 15 April 2026 🔴 Advancing & Integrating Assistive Technologies 14:00 - 15:30 Thursday, 16 April 2026 Advance registration is still available for this truly global event. Visit our conference website to register today and view the full programme: adiconference.org Join us in Lyon, France, as ADI brings together researchers, policymakers and advocates delivering the latest solutions for today and tomorrow, from over 90 countries worldwide. We look forward to welcoming you. #ADI2026

ADI is delighted to share that the full transcript from our 2025 End of Year Forecast is now available. Access the Transcript today: alzint.org/resource/end-o… Hosted in collaboration with Edelman, this conversation between ADI CEO Paola Barbarino and internationally renowned cognitive neurologist Dr Alireza Atri explored in depth the promise, and challenges, of emerging dementia diagnostics, including blood-based biomarkers and what their wider adoption means for healthcare systems, diagnosis pathways and support services.

On 26 February, ADI hosted a panel of international experts to discuss the present innnovations in dementia diagnostics, under the webinar title: 'The diagnostics revolution is now'. Watch the recording: youtu.be/F5rH6X2gSs8 Time and accuracy issues, stigma, and a lack of specialist capacity, have been major barriers to diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In recent times we have been on the cusp of a revolution in diagnostics and have been calling on health system preparedness and readiness. That diagnostics revolution, that we envisaged and hoped for, is happening right now! If you missed this important discussion or wish to revisit the valuable insights shared, the full recording is now available on ADI’s YouTube channel now.

ADI is pleased to share that WHO and PAHO have selected Mexico, along with Brazil and The Gambia, as a priority country to implement a one-year, USD 100,000 seed-funded initiative to strengthen national capacity for early detection, diagnosis, comprehensive care, and support for dementia. As part of ADI Regional Director for the Americas Diego Aguilar’s official visit to Mexico, a working meeting was held at the PAHO country office with the participation of the Mexican Federation of Alzheimer (FEDMA), represented by its Chair, Dora Quezada, and Rosa Farrés, ADI Board Member. The session was opened by Dr. José Moya, PAHO Country Representative in Mexico, and facilitated by Dr. Vivian Pérez, Advisor on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health. Also participating were Dr. Carmen García Peña, Director of the National Institute of Geriatrics (INGER), Dr. Mariana López Ortega and Dr. Francisco Flores (INGER), and Dr. Miguel Ángel Díaz from the Ministry of Health. The discussion focused on advancing implementation efforts and addressing the challenges currently facing the deployment of the National Dementia Plan in Mexico, reinforcing collaboration between public health authorities and civil society partners. ADI looks forward to seeing further action being taken by the Mexican government following this opportunity. Stay up to date with the global news on dementia policy and advocacy by signing up to ADI’s monthly newsletter ‘Global Perspective’: alzint.org/newsletter

On 26 February, ADI Regional Director for the Americas, Diego Aguilar, joined a corporate roundtable hosted by AMIIF in Mexico City to share key updates of ADI's work in the region. The discussion brought together regional representatives from Roche, Lilly and Biogen to review ADI’s 2026–2031 strategic priorities, including: • Extension of the WHO Global Action Plan on Dementia to 2031 • Dementia’s inclusion in the UN Political Declaration on NCDs • Progress on National Dementia Plans across Latin America • Key findings from the 2025 World Alzheimer Report on rehabilitation The roundtable featured participation from Karla Báez, CEO of AMIIF, and Rosa Farrés, ADI Board Member, reinforcing strong multi-stakeholder collaboration to advance dementia policy and innovation in the region.

Join us tomorrow at 1:00 PM (GMT) to gain global insights into the dementia diagnostics revolution. ADI is bringing together an international panel of experts to explore current innovations in diagnostics and examine how these advances will impact healthcare systems. The discussion will also consider variations in accessibility across low- and middle-income countries and, crucially, what these significant changes mean for a person seeking a diagnosis, drawing on the lived experience of dementia advocate Howard Gordon, who will reflect on receiving his own diagnosis. ADI CEO, Paola Barbarino, will welcome our global audience and chair this timely discussion, building on our 2025 End of Year Forecast. The session will spotlight the diagnostics revolution, from blood and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers to digital screening technologies. Register today! bit.ly/49EH4zy This event will be chaired by: 🔴 Paola Barbarino, CEO, ADI Panellists include: 🔴 Fiona Carragher, Chief Policy and Research Officer, Alzheimer’s Society 🔴 Ashton Harper, MD, Global Medical Affairs Lead for Neurosciences, Roche Diagnostics 🔴 Kohei Sakata, CEO, Theoria (Eisai Group) 🔴 Howard Gordon, Dementia Advocate and former Healthcare Worker 🔴 Beena Ahmed, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications, University of New South Wales; General Chair, Interspeech 2026; Founder, Say66

ADI is pleased to announce our partnership with BBC StoryWorks for the development of a film titled ‘Threads of Hope’. This film aims to reframe how we view Alzheimer’s from a human perspective – highlighting touching personal stories from around the world alongside experts in the field who will unpack the science behind the condition. ‘Threads of Hope’ promises to showcase the humanity behind condition, to show how care, knowledge and community can help shape a more hopeful tomorrow for those living with dementia, their families, and carers. Read more: alzint.org/news-events/ne…

ADI team members, Jane and Gloria, have arrived in Lyon, France, for an important pre-conference visit to Centre des congrès de Lyon, the venue hosting ADI’s upcoming global conference from 14-16 April. With just two months to go until we open the ADI 2026 conference doors to over 1,000 delegates from around the world, here's a little behind-the-scenes peek at the team on site alongside venue representatives. We look forward to welcoming you all in Lyon, France, in April! Learn more about the venue and accommodation for the conference here: adiconference.org/visit #ADI2026

ADI is pleased to learn that Argentina has officially launched its National Dementia Plan. With an estimated 500,000 people living with dementia in the country, this represents important and much-needed progress for people living with the condition, their carers, and society as a whole. The plan is structured around six key pillars and, importantly, includes a focus on risk reduction and shared risk factors with other non-communicable diseases. On the news, ADI Regional Director for the Americas, @DiegoAguilar_78, said: “We welcome the launch of Argentina’s National Dementia Plan as an important step toward strengthening the country’s response to dementia. The development of comprehensive national strategies is essential to ensure coordinated action across health, social care, and community systems. We look forward to constructive collaboration to support effective implementation, in line with international frameworks and regional best practice.” ADI and @AlmaAsociacion look forward to working with the Government of Argentina to support implementation of the plan and to promote continued progress in dementia policy across the country. @pahowho @opsoms @opsargentina @WHO

Published today, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino contributed to a new Policy View in The Lancet Neurology on pathways to preventing cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease. The article brings together leading global experts to explore how prevention, early detection and equitable access to future therapies could transform the diagnostic and treatment landscape. Read the article: authors.elsevier.com/c/1me555FFzL43…

Participaré como orador plenario en la próxima Conferencia Global 2026 de Alzheimer's Disease International, que se realizará en Lyon, Francia, del 14 al 16 de abril. Este encuentro reúne a investigadores, responsables de políticas públicas, líderes de sistemas de salud, organizaciones de la sociedad civil y organismos internacionales para abordar uno de los grandes desafíos de nuestro tiempo: la demencia y la salud cerebral. En un contexto de envejecimiento poblacional y aumento sostenido de los trastornos neurológicos y de salud mental a nivel global, la conversación ya no puede limitarse al ámbito médico. La salud cerebral se ha convertido en una prioridad estratégica, estrechamente vinculada a la sostenibilidad económica, la cohesión social, la equidad intergeneracional y la resiliencia de nuestras democracias. Será un honor poder contribuir a este diálogo internacional tan necesario. Más información sobre el encuentro: ➡️ adiconference.org --- I will be participating as a plenary speaker at the upcoming Alzheimer's Disease International Global Conference 2026, taking place in Lyon, France, from 14–16 April. This conference brings together researchers, policymakers, healthcare leaders, civil society, and international organizations to address one of the defining challenges of our time: dementia and brain health. As populations age and neurological and mental health conditions continue to rise globally, the conversation can no longer remain confined to medicine alone. Brain health has become a strategic priority — closely linked to economic sustainability, social cohesion, intergenerational equity, and the resilience of our democracies. I look forward to contributing to this important international dialogue. More about the meeting: ➡️ adiconference.org

There is just two weeks remaining to register for ADI’s upcoming open webinar, ‘The diagnostics revolution is now!’ Join us on Thursday 26 February, 2026 to learn global insights on emerging fluid-based tests such as blood and cerebrospinal fluid testing, digital biomarkers in practice and the emergence of online of at home cognitive testing. Register today: bit.ly/49EH4zy This event will be chaired by: 🔴Paola Barbarino, ADI CEO Panellists include: 🔴 Fiona Carragher, Chief Policy and Research Officer, Alzheimer's Society 🔴 Ashton Harper MD, Global Medical Affairs Lead for Neurosciences, Roche Diagnostics 🔴 Kohei Sakata, Theoria CEO, Eisai group 🔴 Howard Gordon, Dementia advocate and Former healthcare worker 🔴 Beena Ahmed, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications, General Chair Interspeech 2026, Founder Say66

Ahead of ADI’s 2026 Global Conference in Lyon, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino spoke with HQ Magazine about ADI’s global impact, the strength of its membership, and the legacy the conference aims to deliver. On the upcoming conference, Paola said: "The Global Conference 2026 in Lyon, from 14 to 16 April, will be an opportunity to reaffirm dementia as a global scientific priority as well as a public health and social concern. The conference will spotlight cutting-edge dementia research, from new treatments and care innovations to efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination. The legacy we wish to leave is a tangible one. France remains without a standalone national dementia policy, placing it at odds with most other G7 countries and with its commitment to the WHO Global Action Plan in 2017 and 2025; our hope for this conference is to secure firm commitments from the French Government to develop and implement such a plan, ensuring people living with dementia and carers receive the support they deserve." Read the interview: bit.ly/4qnKywL Register for the conference: adiconference.org #ADI2026

Following the announcement of Paola Barbarino’s retirement , ADI is seeking an inspiring, collaborative and values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter. As CEO, you will be the public face of a respected global movement -championing the rights, dignity and inclusion of people affected by dementia, empowering our member associations, and driving policy change at international, regional and national levels. You will guide a long-term strategy that delivers risk reduction, timely diagnosis, quality care and inclusion today, while accelerating progress toward a cure tomorrow. The role calls for proven leadership and general management experience in a relatable organisational environment, most likely as a CEO within a non-governmental, non-profit organisation operating with an international perspective. ADI has appointed Saxton Bampfylde to lead the search for our next CEO. Find more information about the role, ADI’s mission, and how to apply at the link below: bit.ly/4qhUPuq Applications close 13 February 2026 at 17:00 PM GMT

ADI is proud to support the #GlobalRally2026, a week of global advocacy for the #AgeWithRights campaign. We are at a key moment for the development and shaping of the UN Convention on Rights for Older People, and the ADI family will ensure that the voices of people living with dementia, their families, and carers are represented and captured within this process. To find out more: rightsofolderpeople.org/global-rally-2…

ADI CEO, Paola Barbarino, and Head of Membership, Laura Aubert, conducted a two-day country visit to Morocco. The first day was dedicated to a meeting with the Board members of our member association, Association Maroc Alzheimer (AMA), followed by a visit of the Alzheimer day care centre in Rabat - a valuable opportunity to better understand the realities on the ground and the support provided to people living with dementia and their families. The second day featured a high-level meeting bringing together other local associations, health professionals, as well as representatives from the Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, and the World Health Organization Morocco office. This was the first time all these stakeholders had come together to discuss dementia, marking an important step toward stronger dialogue, coordination, and national collaboration on these issues. Participants also expressed a shared commitment to work together in advancing the development of a National Dementia Plan. ADI thanks AMA for its warm hospitality and commitment to organising this successful high-level meeting and country visit.

Our friends at Global Brain Health Institute have asked us to share a consensus study to define a set of promising practices for engaging both people with dementia and care partners in advocacy and research, ensuring that future dementia research and advocacy efforts can be truly inclusive of voices with lived experience. If you are living with dementia or carer, register by 6 February to take part in the study: bit.ly/4q26IEH Using a modified Delphi method, the study is designed to generate and categorise promising practices, using input from expert opinion, existing evidence, and other resources. This consensus-building approach ensures that all participants have an equal voice. The study will be conducted through 3 brief online surveys during February to April, with insights from the promising practices study in July 2026 at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in London by Portland State University. The study builds upon sessions previously conducted at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto in July 2025, the Walking the Talk for Dementia Symposium in Santiago de Compostela in August 2025, and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), Trinity College Dublin in October 2025. The lead organizations are the GBHI Trinity College Dublin; Engagement of People with Lived Experience of Dementia (EPLED-Canada); Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI); and Alzheimer’s Society (UK).

Goodbyes are never easy but when we reflect on the 9-years that our CEO @PaolaBarbarino has been at the helm, we can only see her retirement as the incredibly well-deserved, reflecting ADI’s momentous achievements under her leadership. Paola’s tenure aligned perfectly with the launch of the WHO’s Global Action Plan on Dementia where she endorsed the plan at World Health Assembly 2017. It is only fitting that that her retirement comes after securing a vital extension to this plan, alongside the inclusion of dementia in the new UN Declaration on Non-Communicable Disease. The bookends of these poignant moments for the dementia community frame a tenure that has seen remarkable change, including within ADI itself, where Paola has built a passionate and dedicated team around her. ADI’s member associations have grown and gone from strength to strength and Paola’s leadership has helped us navigate a sector that is witnessing incredible innovation and change. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing. ADI is a global community, in 120 countries, and like everyone else, has had to be agile and adapt to multiple major international crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic where people with dementia were so badly and disproportionately affected, and continues to challenge us with an unstable geo-political landscape. However, Paola’s endless reserves of energy, strength and clarity have proved to be the foundation of ADI’s work and steered us for almost a decade. Paola will say goodbye to us all in Lyon, as we host our global conference in April. Lyon is already shaping up to be one of ADI’s biggest and best conferences and is the prefect platform for us to celebrate her time leading ADI. We are expecting 1,500 people to join us in Lyon, so please do join us if you can. We will make the most of our remaining time with Paola but please do join us in wishing her the most wonderful retirement, when the times comes. For anyone interested in the CEO post, we have appointed Saxton Bampfylde for the search. If anyone is interested, a microsite is available through the link below: saxtonbampfylde.maglr.com/adi/home