International governmental organizations cannot retreat from the G7 dementia commitments made at the London summit. Progress has been made; national governments and international organizations have taken action. But international decision makers risk not realizing the 2025 ambitions unless the pace of progress is stepped up. This is a key...
Categories: UpdatesPublished date: 19th March 2018 by World Dementia CouncilWorld Dementia Council Calls For Quality Care and Support For People Living With Dementia World-Wide
In May 2017, the World Dementia Council (WDC) published a Statement on the importance of care and support for those affected by dementia and their families. The Global Care and Support Statement (“Global Care Statement”),...
Categories: UpdatesPublished date: 9th March 2018 by World Dementia CouncilReflections from the World Dementia Council
On 11th and 12th December 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) held an international meeting in Geneva on implementation of the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia 2017-2025 (GAP). The meeting included presentation of the newly-launched Global Dementia Observatory (GDO)...
Categories: UpdatesPublished date: 19th December 2017 by World Dementia Council