World Alzheimer’s Day 2024
20 September 2024
Every year, organisations around the world join hands on September 21 to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, and this year, we join them. World Alzheimer’s Day’s highlights a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Understanding the facts
The word dementia is used to describe a group of symptoms – including memory loss, confusion, and communication difficulties. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. It’s important to know that Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of ageing, but the chance of developing the disease increases as we get older.
Key information
Raising awareness: Rethink Dementia campaign
This month the Scottish Government and COSLA launched a campaign encouraging people in Scotland to shift the narrative around dementia and help people diagnosed with the condition stay socially active and connected. Whether for yourself, a friend or a family member, everyone is welcome to take part. Find out how you can support the campaign here.
How we can support
At CrossReach we offer a number of avenues of support for those with dementia through:
