World Dementia Council
@WorldDementia
International council stimulating innovation and pursuing opportunities for global collaboration against dementia.
Tomorrow, the world’s top Alzheimer’s and dementia researchers converge in Toronto for #AAIC25! Don’t miss the impactful work from World Dementia Council members — and Wednesday we host an Advocacy Breakfast spotlighting global progress. 🧠🌍
Welcome to all of those joining us in-person in Toronto for #AAIC25! We're looking forward to a week of networking, collaboration and learning both virtually and in "The 6ix." 🍁🦫
Coming soon at #AAIC25: The World Dementia Council, in partnership with the @alzassociation, hosts “From Discovery to Delivery: Advocacy in the Treatment Era” on 30 July. We’ll explore advocacy’s crucial role in translating science to real-world change. bit.ly/3GUFjEk
The global dementia movement is at an inflection point. Treatments are here, diagnosis is evolving. Now, advocacy must deliver change. Read Executive Director @lennyshallcross new blog on Advancing Advocacy in the Age of Treatments. bit.ly/3II1Swr
ICYMI: The latest World Dementia Council update is now in @alzdemjournals. This edition features vital insights from two virtual sessions on dementia in the Caribbean. Dive into the update here: bit.ly/45TZMDn
We’re now also on Bluesky! Follow us there for updates on our work, global events and efforts to keep dementia a priority for governments and communities worldwide. 👋 @WDCouncil is now @wdcouncil.bsky.social 🔗 bsky.app/profile/wdcoun…
It was an honor to speak in this roundtable. Prevalence of dementia is higher in rural India. Highlighted the need for community-based interventions for prevention and care of dementia in rural areas. Thank you @alladi_suvarna for this opportunity !
Dr. Yogeshwar Kalkonde shares insights from rural India, where he works with underserved communities. He calls for community-based, culturally sensitive dementia care — emphasizing the need to strengthen primary care, raise awareness, and bring services closer to home.
🧪 Participants emphasized the need for India-based research on the link between vascular health and cognitive decline — similar to the U.S.'s SPRINT-MIND study. Understanding local risk factors is key to advancing global brain health. 🌏🧠
🧠During the open discussion, participants explored brain health in the Indian context — from key risk factors and social determinants to the role of behavioral health communication. A powerful reminder: context matters, and so does how we talk about it.
Opening the floor for discussion, series Chair @alladi_suvarna weaves together key insights on science, policy and practice discussed by today's presenters.
Dr. Yogeshwar Kalkonde shares insights from rural India, where he works with underserved communities. He calls for community-based, culturally sensitive dementia care — emphasizing the need to strengthen primary care, raise awareness, and bring services closer to home.
Dr. Pratima Murthy (NIMHANS) outlines India’s growing dementia burden and the urgent need for early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, and public health innovation. She highlights the Karnataka Brain Health Initiative as a model for national action on brain health.
“Knowing what works isn’t enough — we have to deliver it.” — Matthew Baumgart (@alzassociation) highlights the gap between evidence and action, and why implementation science is key to bringing evidence-based, effective brain health interventions to communities.
Prof. Jeff Williamson (Wake Forest) outlines how managing conditions like hypertension and diabetes — especially in midlife — can reduce dementia risk. Drawing on global research, he emphasizes the importance of prevention strategies tailored to India’s diverse population.
Co-chair @MiiaKivipelto sets the stage for today’s Dialogue on Innovation in Brain Health, introducing a distinguished lineup of speakers. This series marks a critical step in advancing dementia policy and prevention efforts in India and beyond.
🧠 Kicking off the Dialogue on Innovation in Brain Health, @lennyshallcross of the @WorldDementia welcomes participants to the first in a 3-part series exploring dementia and public policy in India. Grateful to our co-chairs and partners for joining this vital conversation.
Starting Soon: our Dialogue on Innovation in Brain Health — the first in a three-part series exploring dementia and public policy in India. Looking forward to a rich exchange of ideas with global and Indian experts. Stay tuned for insights throughout the session.
📅 Happening tomorrow! Join @alladi_suvarna & @MiiaKivipelto for a virtual dialogue on brain health in India and other low- and middle-income countries. Explore challenges, case studies & strategies for action. 🧠 Learn more: bit.ly/3TQgxrB
How do we turn brain health science into action? Our upcoming virtual event — co-chaired by @alladi_suvarna & @MiiaKivipelto — brings together global experts from India & beyond to explore implementation, barriers & key learnings. bit.ly/3TQgxrB
