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What is Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)? |
An umbrella organization of national Alzheimer's Association
throughout the world, whose main purpose is to improve the quality of life
of people with dementia and their care givers and particularly to raise
awareness about the disease.
Web site of ADI: alz.co.uk
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Support members in their activities and encourage
the formation of new associations. |
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Disseminate information; for example, on activities of national
associations, research findings, and effective training methods |
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Support an annual international conference focused on Carers
and care organizations |
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Stimulate public and political awareness at national and
international levelh |
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Formed in 1984 on the initiative of the Alzheimer's Association
(USA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Now has members in 60 countries and is growing all the time |
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ADI currently encouraging the formation of new Alzheimer's
Associations in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia |
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Officially affiliated with the WHO |
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Major initiatives of ADI include an annual international
conference, regular news letter, internet site, publications and World Alzheimer's
Day (September 21) Observing WAD |
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ADI has been based in London, UK since 1995 |
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National Alzheimer's Associations who offer support services
to Carers |
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Full membership is given to one national association per
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Associate membership is given to organizations with similar
interests, individuals, corporate |
Annual International Conference |
Attended by families, other Carers, clinicians, interested
professionals and scientists. Is held in different country each year.
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21st ADI Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease at Istanbul,
Turkey from 28th September to 01st October 2005. Website: http:/www.icec.org
Harbiye 80230, Istanbul, Turkey |
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