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ReadSpeaker enables the ADI website to be read out loud to you

The ADI website now features ReadSpeaker, a text-to-speech service which allows the main content of webpages to be read out loud to you. On most pages on the website, there is a Listen button near the top of the page. Clicking the button will launch a small audio player and ReadSpeaker will start reading the text of the webpage out loud. [Find out more]

National dementia plan confirmed for Peru

17 May 2013 - A new Peruvian law, passed this week, set in motion the development of a national dementia plan for Peru, the first of its kind within the Latin American region. The law states that a plan is to be developed by the country's Ministry of Health within the next 90 days. [read more]

UK government targets global effort on dementia

15 May 2013 - The UK government has announced that it will use its Presidency of the G8 to develop an international approach to collaboration on dementia research. A G8 dementia summit will take place in September to secure greater coordination. [read more]

USA study: 1 in 8 report increasing confusion or memory loss

13 May 2013 - New results from a study in the USA have shown that one in eight adults aged 60 and over report increased confusion or memory loss in the previous 12 months. This is according to data just released from 21 US states that used the optional Cognitive Module as part of the 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). [read more]

CEAFA respond to Spanish government's changes

8 May 2013 - The Spanish Alzheimer association (CEAFA) have released a statement in response to the announcement made by the country's new government, criticising the increase in co-payments and cuts in entitlements under La Ley de Dependencia (a law giving support to people who are dependent on others). [read statement in Spanish] [Google translation to English]

More dementia funding announced for New Zealand

1 May 2013 - Alzheimers New Zealand welcomed yesterday's announcement from the country's Minister of Health that more funding would be invested in supporting people with dementia as part of a new package of services for older people. [read more]

ADI celebrates successful 28th conference

29 April 2013 - ADI partnered with TADA Chinese Taipei to host the 28th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International in Taipei from 18 to 20 April 2013. More than 1000 delegates including people with dementia, professional and family carers, researchers, clinicians, scientists and staff of national Alzheimer associations gathered in the vibrant city to exchange knowledge and experiences through informative sessions and lively workshops. [read more]

ADI recognises efforts of China's CCTV and Australian Minister with 2013 Award

23 April 2013 - Over the past week, Alzheimer's Disease International has paid recognition for the great efforts carried out by Chinese Central Television (CCTV) and The Hon Mark Butler, Australian Minister for Mental Health and Ageing in improving the lives of people with dementia and their carers. [read more]

ADI and Bupa launch new Global Dementia Charter

18 April 2013 - Together with international healthcare company Bupa, ADI today launched a joint Global Dementia Charter, ‘I can live well with dementia’ that, for the first time, outlines the rights that people living with dementia around the world should be able to expect to allow them to live well. [read more]

Alzheimer's Society to benefit from new UK donations app

2 April 2013 - A new mobile phone application enabling mobile phone users to quickly and easily make a donation to charity was launched on 26 April. Alzheimer's Society, the national association providing support in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are the first charity to benefit from this new facility. [read more]

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