Publications

World Alzheimer Reports

ADI has published three World Alzheimer Reports, covering different topics.

The World Alzheimer Report 2009 contains a comprehensive global study of the prevalence of dementia and looks at levels of mortality, disability, strain on carers and dependency. The report also has an overview of what dementia is, examples of good national dementia plans and health service responses.

The World Alzheimer Report 2010 provides the most comprehensive global picture yet of the economic impact of Alzheimer's disease and dementia and includes an estimate of the worldwide cost of dementia, including direct medical costs, direct non-medical costs and costs of informal (family) care.

The World Alzheimer Report 2011 looks at the benefits of early diagnosis and intervention, based on the first-ever systematic review of the evidence on early diagnosis and early intervention for dementia.

The World Alzheimer Report 2012 shares results from an international survey of people with dementia and carers, provides information on stigma and dementia, highlights programmes from around the world, and makes important recommendations which could help reduce stigma.

Global Perspective - regular newsletter

Global Perspective is ADI's newsletter. It is produced four times a year and features the activities of ADI and Alzheimer associations worldwide as well as carers' stories and research updates. You can sign up to receive newsletter notifications by email.

March 2013 issue PDF: 12 pages

December 2012 issue PDF: 12 pages
October 2012 issue PDF: 12 pages
June 2012 issue PDF: 12 pages
March 2012 issue PDF: 12 pages
Archive of previous issues

Affiliated to ADI, Alzheimer's Research & Therapy publishes peer-reviewed articles at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs in the field of Alzheimer's dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions. All original research articles published are open access, which means that the articles are universally and freely available online. The journal also provides reviews, commentaries, debates and reports that are available by subscription.

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Know the faces of dementia

What you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

Is it only old people who get dementia? Do people with Alzheimer's disease just lose their memory? Find out how much you really know about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias with this booklet, which aims to challenge some of the myths and uncover the truth. This booklet will provide you with information that every individual needs to know about this often misunderstood disease.

English PDF: 8 pages
Spanish PDF: 8 pages

Factsheets

• The prevalence of dementia worldwide PDF: English
• The demography of aging around the world PDF: English | Spanish
• Caring for people with dementia around the world PDF: English | Spanish
• How to include people with dementia in the activities of Alzheimer associations PDF: English | Spanish
• Dementia and intellectual disabilities PDF: English | Spanish | German | Chinese | Japanese | Hebrew

Help for caregivers

Produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization, this booklet contains information on dementia and provides practical tips on how to care for a person with dementia. Available in English, Spanish and Serbian.

English PDF: 14 pages
Spanish PDF: 16 pages
Serbian PDF: 23 pages

How to develop an Alzheimer's association and get results

This booklet takes those wanting to set up an Alzheimer association through the process in a step-by-step fashion. Available in English and Spanish. You can read the English text of the booklet here.

English PDF: 10 pages
Spanish PDF: 11 pages

Influencing public policy

This booklet was written to help Alzheimer associations plan and run successful public policy campaigns. Available in English.

PDF: 11 pages

Starting a self-help group

This booklet provides practical help with setting up and running a self-help group for carers of people with dementia. It has been written by caregivers from around the world with experience of running self-help groups. Available in English and Spanish. You can read the English text of the booklet here.

English PDF: 10 pages
Spanish PDF: 10 pages

Planning and design guide for community-based day care centres

This guide sets out some principles for those considering setting up a day care centre for people with dementia. Available in English.

PDF: 24 pages

Charter of principles

A set of principles which ADI believe are fundamental to the provision of care for people with dementia and for the support of their family members and caregivers. Available in English and Spanish. The charter of principles is also on this web site.

English PDF: 1 page
Spanish PDF: 1 page

Dementia in primary care video

ADI as sponsored the production of this video aimed at doctors to enhance the knowledge and skills of GPs and covers screening for dementia, diagnosing different dementias, working with carers, functional assessment and managing behavioural problems. Available only on VHS tape, in English.

Annual report

Includes highlights of ADI's work and financial information.

2011-2012 PDF: 6 pages

Previous Annual Reports

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