Alzheimer Disease International
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Alzheimer Disease International (ADI), was founded in 1984 to help to fight Alzheimer's disease
that was first diagnosed back in 1906. In the present, ADI has grown as an international organization that also runs the Alzheimer University to help volunteers and staff of other Alzheimer Associations to develop the maximum capacity in their organization, and diminish the increasing population suffering from dementia
, which is estimated to reach the toll of 80 million people worldwide by 2040.
The president of ADI is the Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, daughter of the actress Rita Hayworth
, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1981.
ADI is based in London
, UK.
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death...
that was first diagnosed back in 1906. In the present, ADI has grown as an international organization that also runs the Alzheimer University to help volunteers and staff of other Alzheimer Associations to develop the maximum capacity in their organization, and diminish the increasing population suffering from dementia
Dementia
Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging...
, which is estimated to reach the toll of 80 million people worldwide by 2040.
The president of ADI is the Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, daughter of the actress Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth was an American film actress and dancer who attained fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars...
, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1981.
ADI is based in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, UK.
See also
- Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death...
- DementiaDementiaDementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging...
- Alzheimer Society of CanadaAlzheimer Society of CanadaThe Alzheimer Society of Canada identifies, develops and facilitates national priorities that enable its members to effectively alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as well as promotes research and leads the search for a cure...
, based in Canada - Alzheimer's AssociationAlzheimer's AssociationThe Alzheimer's Association, incorporated on April 10, 1980 as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., is a non-profit American voluntary health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease....
, based in the United States - Alzheimer's SocietyAlzheimer's SocietyAlzheimer’s Society is a United Kingdom care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers.It is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
, based in the United Kingdom - Alzheimer Society of OntarioAlzheimer Society of OntarioThe Alzheimer Society of Ontario is a charitable organization working to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and to promote research...
, based in Ontario, Canada - National Institute on AgingNational Institute on AgingThe National Institute on Aging ' is a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health , located in Baltimore, Maryland.The NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life...
, a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health - Journal of Alzheimer's DiseaseJournal of Alzheimer's DiseaseThe Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by IOS Press covering the etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, genetics, treatment, and psychology of Alzheimer's disease. The journal publishes research reports, reviews, short communications, hypotheses, book...
- www.radioA.info French web-radio about Alzheimer disease.