21/09/2026
An estimated 2% of older persons especially females in Nigeria are living with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It can affect memory, thinking, communication and the ability to execute everyday activities.
Early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease includes persistent memory loss, difficulty finding words or completing similar tasks, confusion about time or place and misplacing things.
In Nigeria, caring for older persons living with Alzheimer's places significant burden on families and caregivers. This makes awareness, early support and accessible care very important.
Today, on World Alzheimer's Day, OIOF joins the global movement to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Our commitment to our Aging and Older Persons programme, reminds us that no one should be overlooked because of age or cognitive changes.