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French Government leads on non-paper to reinstate operating grants for health NGOs The French Government has led on the submission of a non-paper, along with 12 other Member States, calling on the European Commission to reconsider it

France supported by 9 other Member States is asking the European Commission to reintroduce operating grants to the EU health programme
The abolition of these grants has impacted the ability of associations to give a voice to patients in EU policies
#EU4Health
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We are pleased to welcome two new colleagues, who joined the team at the start of March: Eva Hueso (left) is our new Administrative and Conference Assistant and Daniela Janeva (right) joins the team as Project Administrator.
Great to have them both on board!

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Dementia Alliance International announces a new webinar series from its DAI Environmental Design Special Interest Group On 4 March, after more than half a year of planning and coordinating, Dementia Alliance International (DAI) announced the launch of a new webinar seri

Dementia Alliance International (DAI) announces a new webinar series from its DAI Environmental Design Special Interest Group.

1st episode features Prof. Richard Fleming, psychologist and environmental design expert with more than 35 years of experience:

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“Staying connected when words fade” - Malta Dementia Society organises a series of public talks to raise awareness and understanding of dementia The Malta Dementia Society and speech language pathologist Nicola Montesin organised a series of public talks to raise awareness and understanding of

“Staying connected when words fade” - our friends at the Malta Dementia Society recently organised a series of public talks to raise awareness and understanding of dementia:
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PREDICTOM Level 2 Clinical Study has started

@predictom.bsky.social Level 2 Clinical Study has started. At Level 2, participants will receive check-up by neurologist (specialists), different cognitive tests, blood tests, MRI scan, PET scan (at certain clinical sites), Lumbar pucture etc. www.predictom.eu/news/predict...

An Urge to Act - Uroweb Continence health problems are a major health issue that affects a large part of Europe’s population but is currently not receiving the focus and attention it should. It does not only have a significa...

Across Europe, 1 in 5 women experiences urinary incontinence often after childbirth, during menopause, or years later. Yet continence health remains under-researched and under-prioritised. The Urge to Act campaign calls for meaningful policy change: uroweb.org/an-urge-to-act

#InternationalWomensDay

Last December, experts discussed sex-specific risk factors in dementia research and care at a dedicated session: “Dementia and Brain Health in Women – Barriers and Opportunities”. Find out more in the latest issue of #DementiaInEurope magazine: bit.ly/DementiaInEu...

#InternationalWomensDay

On #InternationalWomensDay we highlight health issues that disproportionately affect women.

Two-thirds of people living with dementia are women, yet biological differences affecting progression and care are poorly understood.

#AlzheimersDisease #dementia

Where are we today?

Our Conference Coordinator Isabelle Collot (pictured, third from left) is on a site visit to Dublin, in advance of the 36th @alzheimereurope.bsky.social Conference #36AEC together with colleagues from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social

📰 Our February newsletter is out today, with #dementia news from across Europe and beyond... !

Download it, here: bit.ly/AE-newslette...

And just in case you missed the January edition, check it out here: bit.ly/AE-newslette...

A big thank you to all corporate sponsors of our 2026 activities, for your support!

Want to find out more about sponsoring Alzheimer Europe? Check out our sponsorship opportunities, here: www.alzheimer-europe.org/about-us/gov...

“Human Rights in Dementia Care: A Good Practice Guide” recently launched at a special event at Trinity College Dublin A new book called “Human Rights in Dementia Care: A Good Practice Guide” was recently launched at a special event held at Trinity College Dublin (TCD)

A new book called “Human Rights in Dementia Care: A Good Practice Guide” was recently launched at a special event held at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in Ireland. The book was co-authored by Suzanne Cahill, Fiona Kelly and Helen Rochford-Brennan.

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European Ombudsman asks Commission to explain handling of EU4Health operating grants The European Ombudsman has asked the European Commission to explain why it did not inform civil society organisations, in timely and transparent way,

European Ombudsman asks European Commission to respond in writing to concerns about the lack of transparency and timely communication regarding withdrawal of 2025 EU4Health operating grants.

#EU4Health #EUHealth #CivilSociety

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“Travelers to Unimaginable Lands” – by Sertaç Hatice, member of the European Dementia Carers Working Group My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2018 through a brain MRI — without my knowledge at the time — and then again

Sertaç Hatice, member of the European Dementia Carers Working Group #EDCWG recently read the book “Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver and the Human Brain” by Dasha Kiper and was moved to share it with our readers and followers
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📣 Registrations are open for 36th Alzheimer Europe Conference #36AEC
Taking place in Dublin, 27-29 Oct, under banner “Sláinte: Building momentum in dementia through policy, research and partnership”
Co-hosts: @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/36AEC_Register
Trailer: youtu.be/jHT6uItG7Mw

📣 Alzheimer Europe is delighted to publish the 50th edition of #DementiaInEurope magazine!
Since the 1st edition in 2008 our magazine has developed and adapted to the evolving dementia policy landscape as well as reflecting our different areas of focus and those of our members
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After ten years in charge of Alzheimer Switzerland, Stefanie Becker steps down After ten years as Director of Alzheimer Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera (Alzheimer Switzerland), Stefanie Becker stepped down from her position at the end of

After ten years as Director of Alzheimer Switzerland Stefanie Becker has stepped down from her position. She has been a Board member of Alzheimer Europe for the past 10 years too and we are delighted that she will remain so until the next mandate.

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“Memorable” project, coordinated by Alzheimer Bulgaria, presents the European Compendium of Dementia-Friendly Cultural Practices The Memorable project was launched in January 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

“Memorable” project, coordinated by our friends at Alzheimer Bulgaria, presents the European Compendium of Dementia-Friendly Cultural Practices, which explores how art-based and cultural activities can be beneficial for people living with dementia.
Read more:
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“Living with dementia and caring for others (Mother, Brother)” – by Lieselotte “Lilo” Klotz, member of the European Working Group of People with Dementia Since 2020, I have been working on a voluntary basis at the European level, bringing in my personal experience.

@liloklotz.bsky.social member of the European Working Group of People with Dementia #EWGPWD writes about her experience as a person living with “double burden” of having a diagnosis of dementia whilst also being a carer for a family member.
Read her article: www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/living-...

Alzheimer Europe recognised as key innovator for patient-centred diagnostic reports in PROMINENT On 23 February, the European Commission’s Innovation Radar published the PROMINENT innovation “Patient-centered diagnostic summary reports for dementi

Delighted the European Commission has recognised us as a key innovator in development of and @ihi-prominent.bsky.social innovation on its public platform the "Innovation Radar
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@ihieurope.bsky.social
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

NGO Futura in Montenegro shares its recent activities, including a sculpting workshop, and remains commitment to strengthening dementia care and advocacy at national and local levels NGO Futura in Montenegro remains actively engaged in the Council for Dementia in the Capital City of Podgorica, contributing to discussions and policy

NVO Futura, Montenegro is delighted to share an update on recent activities, including a sculpting workshop.

Read more:
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Patient-centered diagnostic summary reports for dementia care, developed in our @ihieurope.bsky.social funded project are published on the Innovation Radar's public website:
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@alzheimereurope.bsky.social recognised as 'key innovator' ♀️-led innovation

Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss finds no added benefit for lecanemab in Germany On 19 February, at its plenary session in Berlin, the Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss (G-BA), Germany’s highest healthcare decision-making body representin

Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss, Germany’s highest healthcare decision-making body representing physicians, dentists, hospitals and statutory health insurers, finds no added benefit for lecanemab in Germany

#AEScienceWatch
#lecanemab

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Sky Follower Bridge Bridge your Twitter/X followers to Bluesky. Detected Users: 255

We've connected with 255 Bluesky users from our social network using the Sky Follower Bridge.✨ Check it out: share.sky-follower-bridge.dev?q=255

#skyfollowerbridge

Zorginstituut Nederland advises against reimbursement of lecanemab On 18 February, Zorginstituut Nederland, the Dutch National Health Care Institute, advised the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) not to reim

Following yesterday's announcement that Zorginstituut Nederland advised Minister of Health, Welfare & Sport not to reimburse lecanemab for treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease under basic health insurance @alzheimernederland.bsky.social issued a statement:
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DORIAN GRAY project releases new promotional video The DORIAN GRAY project, a European Union-funded re-search initiative led by the University of Brescia in Italy, has released a new promotional video

DORIAN GRAY project @doriangray-he.bsky.social releases new promotional video

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Alzheimer’s Care Armenia’s Support Café expands into four regions across the country The Artsakh Support Café, an initiative of Alzheimer’s Care Armenia (ACA), has become a powerful example of how community-based dementia and mental he

The Artsakh Support Café, an initiative of Alzheimer’s Care Armenia, has expanded into 4 regions, bringing connection, dignity and practical services to hundreds of older adults navigating cognitive decline, depression, trauma and social isolation. Read more:
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Many thanks to the speakers, attendees and sponsors of today's Alzheimer's Association Academy session.

#AlzAcademy

You can read all about it, here:
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At 1 pm CET we have a session of our capacity-building online workshop series, the Alzheimer's Association Academy.
It will focus on "Pathways to access for Alzheimer’s treatments: HTA and reimbursement" and is organised with Project Alzheimer’s Value Europe (PAVE): www.paveurope.com

#AlzAcademy

"New Horizons brings fresh hope" writes Dr Kevin Quaid, Chair of the European Working Group of People with Dementia
#EWGPWD

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