| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Alzheimer's Day 2025 |
| Date | 21 September 2025 |
| Observed Since | 1994 (by Alzheimer's Disease International - ADI) |
| Expanded to Month | 2012 (World Alzheimer's Month) |
| Theme 2025 | "Ask about Dementia. Ask about Alzheimer's" |
| Purpose of Theme | Promote open dialogue, early diagnosis, reduce stigma, and support caregivers. |
| Global Prevalence | Over 55 million people with dementia (WHO data). |
| India's Dementia Cases | 5.3 million (projected to triple by 2050). |
| Key Activities | Memory walks, fundraisers, educational campaigns, community dialogues, art programs, social media campaigns (#AskAboutDementia, #AskAboutAlzheimers). |
| Significance | Raises awareness, encourages early diagnosis, supports caregivers, fights stigma, advocates for research funding. |
| Ways to Support | Participate in clinical trials, donate/fundraise, promote brain-healthy habits (nutrition, exercise), volunteer at care centers. |
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