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World Alzheimer’s Day / Month 2025
What’s the News?
- World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on 21 September as part of World Alzheimer’s Month in September.
- The global theme for 2025 is “Ask About Dementia. Ask About Alzheimer’s”.
Additional Info
- Historical Context
- ADI founded in 1984; first Alzheimer’s Day in 1994 to mark its 10th anniversary.
- Alzheimer’s disease is named after Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist who first described the condition.
- Related Policies / Health Systems
- Dementia is recognised as a public health priority by WHO and member countries.
- India faces challenges in dementia care: limited awareness, scarce diagnostic facilities, burden on caregivers.
- Scientific / Medical Points
- Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease; not a normal part of aging.
- No cure exists yet; management involves symptomatic treatment, lifestyle interventions, support systems.