Stepping up to tackle dementia Catherine Hall Chief Executive

A global challenge “Dementia is one of the most urgent health challenges facing the world today and is not solvable by any one country, organisation or individual alone.” World Dementia Council “I can think of no other disease that has such a profound effect on loss of function, loss of independence and the need for care. I can think of no other disease so deeply dreaded by anyone who wants to age gracefully and with dignity. I can think of no other disease that places such a heavy burden on families, communities and societies. I can think of no other disease where innovation, including breakthrough discoveries to develop a cure, is so badly needed.” Margaret Chan, Director-General WHO 2015 “Dementia is one of the greatest challenges of our lifetime and I am proud that we are leading the world in fighting it.” David Cameron, Prime Minister UK, 2015

Global momentum growing

What’s happened here?

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Alzheimers NZ’s strategy

Our activities

“I can reassure you that, however it may feel at the beginning, it is still possible to live a life of quality with dementia. Not the life you had before, perhaps, but a life full of promise...”

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