Alzheimer Europe

19/08/2026

🤝What makes more than just a conference?

The 36th Alzheimer Europe Conference will bring together people living with dementia, carers, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers and advocates.

🌍Over three days, attendees can discover the latest research, exchange ideas, learn from innovative practices and take part in discussions shaping the future of dementia policy, care and support across Europe and beyond.

But the networking continues beyond the conference programme. On 28 October, participants can attend the conference dinner, held alongside the Anti-Stigma Award ceremony, celebrating initiatives that challenge stigma and promote inclusion. (Please note: conference registration and networking dinner bookings are made separately.)

🏆Register for the Award Ceremony: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/anti-stigma-award-2026

🎟️Register for the Conference: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/conferences/2026-dublin/registration-fees

📖Detailed Programme: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/conferences/2026-dublin

📸Take a look at some highlights from last year's conference and get a glimpse of what awaits you at in Dublin: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/resources/publications/35th-alzheimer-europe-conference-special-supplement-dementia-europe-magazine

04/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that our 36th Alzheimer Europe Conference has been officially recognised as an Associated Event of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

This recognition reflects the conference's place as a European forum for dialogue and collaboration on dementia, bringing together people living with dementia, carers, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers and advocates from across the dementia community.

📍Join us for in Dublin from 27-29 October 2026!

🎟️Register here: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/conferences/2026-dublin/registration-fees
📖Check out the detailed Programme: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/conferences/2026-dublin/detailed-programme

We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin! 👋

30/07/2026

Spanish Confederation of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias (CEAFA) condemns Spanish refusal to reimburse anti-amyloid therapies.

Read CEAFA's press release here (in Spanish): https://ceafa.es/es/que-comunicamos/notas-de-prensa-y-comunicados/el-gobierno-de-espana-y-las-comunidades-autonomas-condenan-a-los-pacientes-con-alzheimer-al-abandono

An English translation is also available, on our website (with thanks to Jesús Rodrigo for the support on this translation):https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/sites/default/files/2026-07/ceafa_press_release_160726_en.pdf

30/07/2026

Earlier this month, Alzheimer Europe was delighted to participate in the 2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2026) in London (England, UK). Our Deputy Executive Director Angela Bradshaw was in attendance, together with Project Officer Lukas Duffner and Public Involvement Officer Sarah Campill.

They were impressed with the diversity of research on the programme and encouraged by the growing number of presentations about real-world practice, associated challenges and inequalities, and potential solutions to these issues. The opportunity to connect with researchers, clinicians and sponsors, as well as colleagues from the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer Nederland, Alzheimer's Care Armenia Ալցհայմերի խնամք Հայաստան and others was another highlight.

Ange attended the WW-FINGERS network meeting on 10 July, and the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease (DIAD) Family Day on 11 July, where participants heard about lived experience and advocacy alongside the latest research advances.

Lukas and Sarah were also kept very busy, presenting five posters between them at the event:
On 13 July, Lukas presented “Barriers and enablers to participation in dementia research: A European public opinion survey”, while Sarah presented “Public and patient involvement – creating ethical and user-friendly care pathways”.
On 14 July, Lukas presented “Examining barriers and enablers to data sharing in dementia research – The European perspective” and Sarah presented “Views of the public on adherence to dementia risk reduction interventions: A Public Involvement approach”.
On 15 July, Lukas presented “Modifiable risk factors and national dementia strategies: A pan-European analysis”.
Huge congrats to both of them for sharing this important work with the delegates at AAIC!

Read some of our selected highlights from AAIC 2026:

2026 DIAN Family Conference hosted alongside AAIC: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/2026-dian-family-conference-hosted-alongside-aaic

Biogen presents Phase II CELIA data for tau-targeting diranersen: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/biogen-presents-phase-ii-celia-data-tau-targeting-diranersen-aaic

LatAM-FINGERS trial reports cognitive benefits from a lifestyle intervention adapted for Latin American populations: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/latam-fingers-trial-reports-cognitive-benefits-lifestyle-intervention-adapted-latin-american

A blood test may help predict Alzheimer’s risk a decade before symptoms appear: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/results-presented-aaic-2026-show-blood-test-may-help-predict-alzheimers-risk-decade-symptoms

Long-term Phase Ib/IIa data and prevention trial design for trontinemab is presented: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/long-term-phase-ib/iia-data-and-prevention-trial-design-trontinemab-presented-aaic

You can also find all press releases from AAIC on the conference website, here: https://lnkd.in/e7Ud_h7Q

29/07/2026

🧠Dementia affects millions of people, families and carers across Europe, yet it still does not receive the political attention it deserves.

🎥Watch the teaser below and hear from Members of the European Alzheimer's Alliance why dementia must become a stronger priority at EU level.

Stay tuned for more messages from MEPs and learn why .

📅31 August – 4 September
📍European Parliament, Brussels
🔗 Find out more: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/european-parliament-exhibition

22/07/2026

🧠On , we are delighted to share first details on our upcoming exhibition at the European Parliament.

As we look ahead to World Alzheimer’s Month in September, this exhibition will explore the growing impact dementia has on Europe, the progress that has been made in recent years and the actions still needed to ensure that dementia remains a political priority at EU level.

📅31 August – 4 September
📍European Parliament, Brussels
🔗 Find out more: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/european-parliament-exhibition

🎥 Watch the teaser below and stay tuned as Members of the European Alzheimer's Alliance share their stories and calls for action in the weeks ahead.

20/07/2026

🧠The University of Luxembourg-led Getbrainhealthy project has launched a multilingual survey on brain health. The findings will help inform future awareness and prevention efforts.

📖Read more and take part via our latest article:

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17/07/2026

New study finds dementia costs high-income European countries over EUR 221 billion a year, with families hardest hit. Alzheimer Europe is pleased to have co-authored this study, which forms part of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)'s COIN-Eu initiative
https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/new-study-finds-dementia-costs-high-income-european-countries-over-eur-221-billion-year

16/07/2026

Alzheimer Europe is delighted to have contributed to the updated World Health Organization (WHO) dementia risk reduction guidelines.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published an updated edition of its guidelines for the risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia, in light of a grown evidence base since the publishing of the previous version in 2019.

The guidelines, to which Alzheimer Europe contributed, reaffirm the considerable potential for dementia risk reduction at both individual and population levels and provide evidence-based recommendations to support health-care professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders in strengthening prevention efforts.

They provide recommendations on the promotion of healthy lifestyles, the management of health conditions associated with increased dementia risk, and the reduction of exposure to environmental risk factors, supported by varying levels of evidence certainty. They also identify areas where further research is needed before recommendations can be made.

Alzheimer Europe welcomes the publication of these updated guidelines and calls on national governments and European institutions to incorporate dementia risk reduction and prevention into public health policy and practice.

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15/07/2026

Where are we this week? Alzheimer Europe is delighted to be at the 2026 Alzheimer's Association® International Conference hashtag in London!

Our Deputy Executive Director Angela Bradshaw is flying the flag, together with Project Officer Lukas Duffner and Public Involvement Officer Sarah Campill who presented five posters between them, at the event!

The busy week that was at AAIC looked like this:

MONDAY13 JULY
Lukas presented “Barriers and enablers to participation in dementia research: A European public opinion survey”.
Sarah presented “Public and patient involvement – creating ethical and user-friendly care pathways”.

TUESDAY 14 JULY
Lukas presented “Examining barriers and enablers to data sharing in dementia research – The European perspective”.
Sarah presented “Views of the public on adherence to dementia risk reduction interventions: A Public Involvement approach”.

TODAY, WEDNESDAY 15 JULY
Lukas is presenting “Modifiable risk factors and national dementia strategies: A pan-European analysis” today, 15 July – go check out Board No 1129, before 4.15pm!

Huge congratulations to both of them for all their great work on these posters and for sharing this important work with the delegates at AAIC!