Dementia in Europe magazines
Alzheimer Europe publishes the Dementia in Europe magazine in print three times per year with a circulation that varies between 3,000 and 3,500. It is distributed to all the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and many high-level decision makers in the European Commission. It also reaches lawmakers and politicians in the countries of Alzheimer Europe’s member associations, who receive and further distribute numerous copies of each issue. In addition, the magazine is read by research professionals from public and private bodies, such as the JPND and the 2nd EU Joint Action on Dementia. Finally, the magazine is distributed to academic and scientific partners who work together with Alzheimer Europe in various projects.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 32 (February 2020)
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Issue 32 contents: The 32nd edition of Dementia in Europe magazine highlights some of our efforts to make dementia a European priority, including: our December 2019 lunch debate; Alzheimer Europe’s 2019 Yearbook on dementia prevalence statistics for Europe, and our 2019 ethics report on promoting inclusive dementia research; and two significant research initiatives in which Alzheimer Europe is involved - the INTERDEM network and the PARADIGM project.
The Policy Watch section opens with welcome news from the Czech Republic, which has finalised its new national dementia strategy. At the international level, we cover the recent meeting of the Government Expert Group on Dementia, which met for the 3rd time in December 2019, and the Scottish Government discusses the conclusion of the 2nd EU Joint Action on dementia. We also look at how dementia is being prioritised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Dementia Council.
“Dementia in Society” includes interviews with Jeremy Hughes and Michel Goedert, both important figures in the dementia field, though working in very different roles. In a third interview, author Nicci Gerrard (aka French) provides a touching glimpse into the subject matter and her motivations for writing her book, “What Dementia Teaches Us About Love”. We also take a closer look, together with three external experts, at results from Biogen’s Phase III clinical trials of Aducanumab. Two members of the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD) share their experiences in this section: Chairperson Helen Rochford-Brennan shares her thoughts on a human rights symposium and Stefan Eriksson and his family discuss how life has changed since his diagnosis of young-onset dementia. Finally, we look at how deaf people living with dementia can be better supported.
The final magazine section shines a spotlight on our 29th Alzheimer Europe Conference “Making valuable connections” (#29AEC) in The Hague, in October 2019.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 31 (October 2019)
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Issue 31 contents: The 31st edition of Dementia in Europe magazine provides an update on our efforts to make dementia a policy priority in Europe. We share progress made in reconvening the European Alzheimer’s Alliance, a non-exclusive, multinational and cross-party group that brings together Members of the European Parliament. Two new EU-funded projects in which Alzheimer Europe is actively involved, Alzheimer’s Disease Detect and Prevent and VirtualBrainCloud, are also presented and members of our ethics working group discuss Alzheimer Europe’s report on making services and support for people with dementia appropriate for people from all ethnic communities.
The Policy Watch section presents a “who’s who” of some of the key leaders and decision-makers in the EU. It also includes an update on the Governmental Expert Group on Dementia, which met for the second time in June 2019. We take a look at the ins-and-outs of data-sharing in clinical research projects and the section concludes with a piece about the policy outcomes of a recent Spominčica - Alzheimer Slovenija conference.
The Dementia in Society section takes a look at the outcomes of policy campaigning at local and national levels. Then, Debbie Abrahams MP, Co-chair of the UK Government’s All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia, reveals some of the key findings of the group’s report, “Hidden no more: Dementia and disability”. In Iceland, a new working group of people with dementia was formed at the start of the year. You can read about the group’s aims and progress made so far. Finally, project officers Angela Bradshaw and Cindy Birck look into the potential benefits of gene therapy for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
This 31st edition of Dementia in Europe is our Annual Conference edition and the final section shines a spotlight on the Netherlands and on Alzheimer Nederland. Alzheimer Nederland co-hosted our 29th Alzheimer Europe Conference “Making valuable connections” (#29AEC) in The Hague. As well as looking at the history and work of our co-hosts, this section also includes an interview with people living with dementia who share their reflections following the Dementia Event – a national gathering for and by people with dementia. We are also delighted to have an interview with the Dutch Health Minister, as well as an update on the country’s national dementia strategy - the Deltaplan Dementie.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 30 (June 2019)
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Issue 30 contents: The 30th edition of Dementia in Europe magazine details some of our recent efforts to ensure dementia remains a European priority, including our work on three different research projects (RADAR-AD, PARADIGM and AETIONOMY). We also discuss the recent European Parliament elections and our campaign to ensure as many MEPs as possible join the European Alzheimer’s Alliance, to make dementia a priority. We also emphasise the support of the 2018-2020 European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD) for the campaign.
We highlight the February 2019 lunch debate in the European Parliament, on dementia research as a European priority, with presentations from Pierre Meulien of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), Mikko Hiltunen of the University of Eastern Finland and from Stéphane Hogan of the European Commission.
The European Disability Forum talks about its approach to the elections, campaigning to break down voting barriers, both legal and physical; WHO Europe and the World Health Organisation updates readers on the Global Action Plan for Dementia.
We also take a look at Horizon Europe - the successor to the Horizon 2020 research programme – as well as some of the latest Brexit developments and their implications for different aspects of European policy and practice. At national level, we look at Spain’s new National Alzheimer’s Plan.
The Dementia in Society covers a range of policy-related activities both from our national members in Finland, France and Scotland, and from other stakeholders, including an article looking at four different carers’ networks across Europe. Additionally, EWGPWD member Petri Lampinen (Finland) shares with us his experience of using the European Disability Card.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 29 (February 2019)
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Issue 29 contents: This 29th edition of the magazine details some of our recent efforts to ensure dementia remains a European priority, including our December 2018 European Parliament lunch debate on “Dementia as a priority of the EU health programme”; the first meeting of the newly-convened Governmental Expert Group on Dementia, an exciting new initiative aiming to fill the void created when a similar European Commission group was disbanded, mid-2018; the 4th edition of our Alzheimer’s Association Academy; and our 2018 publications - a yearbook on comparing dementia strategies across Europe and the 2018 and an ethics report promoting intercultural dementia care and support in Europe.
With the May 2019 European elections in mind, we asked MEPs in the European Alzheimer’s Alliance about their hopes and plans for the future of the EU. Readers can also learn about our 2019 European Dementia Pledge election campaign, aiming to ensure as many MEPs as possible support Alzheimer Europe and its members in making dementia a public health priority in Europe.
We provide an update on the European Accessibility Act and Marianne Thyssen, EU Commissioner for Employment, Skills, Social Affairs and Labour Mobility, tells us more about the Work Life Balance provisions associated with the European Social Pillar. Representatives of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018, also spoke to us about some achievements to date and about Alzheimer Europe’s involvement in IMI projects.
Other topic areas in this issue include the upcoming German dementia strategy; an interview with Helga Rohra, a founding member and the first Chair of the European Working Group of People with Dementia, who has left the group; public opinion on France’s controversial decision to stop reimbursing anti-dementia drugs; and recent headlines about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ability to predict Alzheimer’s disease.
Finally, the “spotlight” section takes a looks back at the success of our 28th Annual Conference, in Barcelona. Key presentations at the opening ceremony and the plenary sessions are covered and we also highlight the contributions of people with dementia at the conference.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 28 (October 2018)
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Issue 28 contents: This 28th edition of the magazine features an interview with Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, in which he highlights current and future European priorities for dementia research. Our most recent European Parliament lunch debate focusing on dementia care also features, as does the progress being made by ongoing European projects in which we are involved, including EPAD and the 2nd EU Joint Action on Dementia. There is an article about our Carers’ Survey, and the policy pages cover important forward strides in Portugal and Sweden, among others.
The magazine has a special 28AEC conference section as well, focusing on the work of our Spanish members, and on dementia research in Spain and especially in Barcelona.
This time, the magazine also includes a special 16-page supplement showcasing the work of the MOPEAD project “Models Of Patient Engagement for Alzheimer’s Disease”. Alzheimer Europe was responsible for producing the project’s ethical guidance document and is contributing to the communication activities of this four-year project (2016–2019), founded under the auspices of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) 2 Joint Undertaking. This special supplement includes a general overview of the project, along with interviews with the project leadership, some of the great educational materials on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the project produced as well as information about each of the project’s work-streams and their goals.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 27 (June 2018)
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Issue 27 contents: In this issue, AE presents its most recent lunch debate at the European Parliament, revolving around the question if we will be able to prevent Alzheimer’s dementia as well as the potential for interventions, including comments from MEPs Deirdre Clune (Ireland) and Rory Palmer (UK).
We also present our involvement in two innovative projects in Europe and beyond. PRODEMOS is a new collaborative aiming to prevent dementia using mobile phone applications targeting socio-economically deprived populations in the EU and a population at risk of dementia in China. Further, we introduce you to the recently finalised five-year EMIF project, which lived up to its ambition of providing and enabling access to an unprecedented volume of healthcare data leaving a legacy that accelerates research in Alzheimer’s disease.
On a national level, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething talks about the new Dementia Action Plan for Wales aiming to transform dementia care. We also glance at the mid-term achievements of Luxembourg’s national dementia strategy, including a comment from Minister of Health, Lydia Mutsch.
We and our members from the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland are also pleased to inform you about the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). At European level, MEP Françoise Grossetête discusses the future of the EU Health Programme and MEP Deirdre Clune asks the European Commission in a written question why the Expert Group on Dementia has been disbanded.
Our members from Alzheimer’s Society UK also introduce you to possible implications of Brexit for people with dementia. Further, we look at the effects of the New General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on data sharing and potential implications for the Alzheimer’s community.
In the dementia in Society section, actress Carey Mulligan shares her own personal experiences of dementia and her hopes for the future by being part of the global dementia movement. Croatia and Slovenia present the EU cross border project results of “Demenca aCROsSLO” and Finland’s Memory Activists report on their involvement in the development of palliative and end-of-life care.
Finally, we take a look “behind the headlines” at recent reports on a blood test to diagnose AD with Dr Philip Scheltens.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 26 (February 2018)
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Issue 26 contents: In this issue, AE presents its two new publications - the 2017 Yearbook on care standards in Europe and a discussion paper on the possible implications for ethics, policy and practice of recognising dementia as a disability. We also present our most recent lunch debate at the European Parliament, on improving the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease thanks to European research collaboration, and we present our position paper on involving people with dementia in research through patient and public involvement (PPI). We also introduce our new national member organisation from Montenegro.
Nationally, Portugal’s Health Minister Adalberto Campos Fernandes talks about the first dementia strategy for Portugal. Globally, we look at the launch of the world Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global Dementia Observatory and at European level we look at the #Health4EU Campaign, the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD)’s activities at the 4th European Disability Parliament of Persons with Disabilities and we present the 20th anniversary of the Council of Europe’s Oviedo Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine.
For the first time in this magazine, we are pleased to present a “Europe in Brief” section highlighting key EU news, such as the newly-signed European Pillar of Social Rights, the relocation of the European Medicines Agency, the mid-term evaluation of the Health Programme and the State of Health in the EU report. We present the work young researchers are doing in dementia through the WYLD, SyDAD and EPAD projects.
We also take a look “behind the headlines” with Dr James Pickett at recent reports in several newspapers discussing a “vampire” therapy as a potential way to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Finally, there is also a special "spotlight" section of the magazine dedicated to Alzheimer Europe's 27th Annual Conference held in Berlin in October 2017.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 25 (October 2017)
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Issue 25 contents: AE presents a new publication, the European Dementia Monitor 2017 and an update on Alzheimer Europe’s Clinical Trial Watch. A Lunch Debate at the European Parliament discusses the past present and future treatments of Alzheimer’s disease. European Commissioner Marianne Thyssen, discusses the European Pillar of social rights and how it is addressing old age and dementia and the European Disability Forum explore the Accessibility Act. AE’s Executive Director, Jean Georges looks at the impact of Brexit on dementia. Globally Shekhar Saxena from the World Health Organisation (WHO) presents the new WHO global action plan on the public health response to dementia and explains how WHO will be supporting countries in implementing strategies and plans. At national level, Maureen Watt, Minister for Mental Health, Scotland talks about the third Scottish dementia strategy and Ed Bridges of Alzheimer’s Society Cymru about the consultation process on the soon to be launched new dementia strategy for Wales. In the society section, we focus on the national dementia working groups in Scotland, Netherlands, Ireland, Finland and Norway. The Alzheimer Association of Luxembourg shares its 30th Anniversary celebrations and José Carreira, Alzheimer Portugal’s new chair talks about his involvement in Portugal’s Memory Cafés. From Denmark we learn about involving people with dementia in Danish folk schools. Finally we take a look “behind the headlines” with Professors Alexander Kurz and Nicola T. Lautenschlager on recent studies linking physical activity and dementia risk reduction. There is also a special "spotlight" section of the magazine dedicated to activities of the German Alzheimer Association (DAlzG) highlighting the upcoming Alzheimer Europe Conference (27AEC) in Berlin to be held from 2-4 October 2017. This issue is also accompanied by a supplement about the "From Patient Data to Clinical Diagnosis in Neurodegenerative Diseases" (PredictND) project.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 24 (April 2017)
Issue 24 contents: AE presents its new Board and Chairperson, two new members, two new publications and three new EU projects. A Lunch Debate at the European Parliament discusses the results of the European Dementia Monitor and the MEPs who attended share their thoughts on Alzheimer’s disease. Maltese MP Justyne Caruana discusses how the current Maltese EU Presidency is addressing dementia, and we take a look at the 2016 Slovak EU Presidency conference on Alzheimer’s disease. Professor Michal Novak discusses plans for a national Dementia strategy for Slovakia also. The European Commission talks about addressing dementia at the European level and at global level, ADI comments on the upcoming WHO Global Action Plan on dementia. The European Working Group of People with Dementia receives a prestigious international award and one of its members shares his experiences of living with dementia in Wales and of Welsh dementia policy. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland talks about its recent “Dementia care begins at home” campaign, while Federazione Alzheimer Italia describes progress thus far in its dementia-friendly community project. In a new spot, which takes a look “behind the headlines”, Dr Tom Russ of Edinburgh University discusses recent media headlines linking air pollution and dementia. There is also a special "spotlight" section of the magazine dedicated to Alzheimer Europe's 26th Annual Conference in Copenhagen in October-November 2016.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 23 (November 2016)
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Issue 23 contents: AE holds a public affairs meeting. EPAD holds a General Assembly and colloquium while EMIF hosts an e-health conference. The Dutch EU Presidency hosts the “Living well with(out) dementia” conference and Slovakia invites experts to help develop a national dementia strategy. MEPs launch a Written Declaration on dementia and the WHO moves toward a global action plan on dementia. The World Dementia Council welcomes new Chair Yves Joanette and the Council of Europe develops new legislation for the use of human biosamples. Slovenia launches its first national dementia strategy, Flanders renews its regional strategy and Switzerland evaluates the progress of its strategy. AMPA’s MAA launches a report on dementia in the Mediterranean countries and the German, Slovenian and Swiss Alzheimer associations all name new heads. The special section on human rights covers AE’s lunch debate on the UNCRPD, how it is being implemented and related MEP statements, as well as the launch of the Irish charter of human rights for people with dementia. Finally, Sophie Løhde (Danish Minister for Health and the Elderly) and MEP Ole Christensen speak about the country's new action plan on dementia, while Alzheimerforeningen CEO Nis Peter Nissen gives an overview of the Danish Alzheimer Association. This issue is also accompanied by a supplement about the European Prevention of Alzheimer’s Dementia (EPAD) project.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 22 (April 2016)
Issue 22 contents: AE holds a lunch debate and its first Alzheimer’s Association Academy. The European Covenant on Demographic Change is launched. Director General Zsuzsanna Jakab describes the activities of WHO Europe. The Luxembourg and Netherlands EU Presidencies maintain dementia as a public health priority. DEM 2, the 2nd European Joint Action on Dementia, begins operations. Austria implements its new national dementia strategy and Norway renews its existing programme. Heike von Lützau-Hohlbein looks back at a long career with the German Alzheimer Society while Collette Kelleher speaks about her first few months at the helm of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. New AE members Israel and Bosnia and Herzegovina showcase their activities and Agnes Houston writes about a new booklet written by people with dementia. Click here to see the table of contents
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 21 (December 2015)
Issue 21 contents: AE holds a lunch debate in the European Parliament, prepares a new strategic plan and publishes an ethics report and the 2015 Yearbook. A group of MEPs launches a Written Declaration on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia remains on the EU Presidency agenda, IMI names Pierre Meulien as new Executive Director and CEAFA nudges Spain towards a national dementia strategy. Joël Jaouen takes the helm of France Alzheimer, Birgitta Martensson leaves the Swiss Alzheimer Association, ADI releases the World Alzheimer Report 2015 and World Alzheimer’s Day is commemorated all around Europe. The special section covers highlights from Alzheimer Europe’s 25th Conference in Slovenia.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 20 (June 2015)
Issue 20 contents: AE creates an Expert Advisory Panel, launches the Glasgow Declaration campaign and joins the EPAD project, EU Commissioner Andriukaitis outlines the Commission’s dementia programmes, Ireland implements its new national dementia strategy, Malta launches the world’s first dementia-friendly national strategy, Luxembourg’s EU Presidency will focus on dementia, WHO members call for global action on dementia, Young European leaders give a fresh look at dementia care and Hilary Doxford becomes the first person with dementia on the Board of the World Dementia Council. The Spotlight on Slovenia includes an interview with the Health Minister, a profile of Spominčica (Alzheimer Slovenia), expressions of support from Slovenian MEPs and a personal account of living with dementia.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 19 (March 2015)
Issue 19 contents: AE members elect a new Board, MEP Keith Taylor hosts an AE lunch debate, AE presents the new EAA Executives and three new publications, the EWGPWD begins its second term of office, Luxembourg’s Minister for Family Affairs and Integration discusses new programmes for people with dementia, Greece approves a national dementia strategy, France launches strategy for neurodegenerative diseases, Italy holds an EU Presidency conference, European Commission reports on dementia activities, “Global action against dementia” completes 2014 agenda, Birgitte Vølund takes the helm of the Danish Alzheimer Association, AE members commemorate World Alzheimer’s Day, Raoul Grönqvist and Milja Ahola discuss movement recall and musical therapy, the Mediterranean Alzheimer Alliance members meet in Lisbon. The Special Section includes an account of the Opening Ceremony, highlights from the Plenary Sessions and a report on AE’s Glasgow Declaration.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 18 (October 2014)
Issue 18 contents: Alzheimer Europe and its members prepare for a European dementia strategy, the EWGPWD looks back on its first term of office, AE defines the aims and activities of the European Alzheimer’s Alliance, the PACE and PredictND Project Coordinators describe their research efforts, Norway’s Minister of Health discusses the country’s future dementia strategy, delegates at the first Global Dementia Legacy Event continue to plan actions against dementia, Dr Dennis Gillings describes his role as Global Dementia Envoy, Scotland’s government holds an international dementia conference, AE’s Ana Diaz earns a PhD, the Dementia Friends campaign gains momentum. The Special Section includes highlights of the Scottish national dementia strategy, statements from Scotland’s new MEPs, a profile of Alzheimer Scotland and personal accounts of people living with dementia and caring for people with dementia.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 17 (June 2014)
Issue 17 contents: IMI’s Michel Goldman at Alzheimer Europe’s lunch debate, MEP Yannakoudakis explores the effects of EU initiatives on Alzheimer’s disease, AE plans the relaunch of the EAA and presents its EU election campaign and a new Care Pathways research project, AETIONOMY project coordinators outline the aims of a new IMI research project, the EWGPWD prepares for the 2014 AE Conference, AE launches a clinical trial database, Switzerland launches a national dementia strategy, Italy prepares for its EU Presidency, Greece works towards a new national dementia strategy, Finland introduces economic austerity measures, the AAL JP programme harnesses ICT to improve the quality of life of people with dementia, AMPA Monaco provides care for all people with dementia, Jean-Pierre Frognet describes his recent trial run of a day care centre, Czech soap opera portrays dementia as an everyday event.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 16 (February 2014)
Issue 16 includes the following: EC President Barroso discusses the challenges of dementia, a report from the G8 dementia summit, a report on the lunch debate hosted by Maltese MEP Joseph Cuschieri on comparing and benchmarking national dementia policies, 31 MEPs speak out on dementia, AGE Platform Europe promotes dementia-friendly communities, an evaluation of the 3rd French Alzheimer plan, Alzheimer Europe presents 2013 Dementia in Europe Yearbook, a report on the European Dementia Ethics Network "perceptions and portrayal of dementia", a report on national associations' activities for World Alzheimer's day 2013. There is also a special "spotlight" section of the magazine dedicated to Alzheimer Europe's 23rd conference in Malta in October 2013.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 15 (October 2013)
Issue 15 includes the following: a report of Alzheimer Europe's 16th lunch debate in the European Parliament on ALCOVE, the Joint Action on Dementia, an update on the DECIDE and EMIF projects and the activities of the European Working Group of People with Dementia and the European Dementia Ethics Network, interviews with EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg and Lithuanian Minister of Health Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, information on national dementia strategies in Scotland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, including interviews with Luxembourg's Minister of Health Mars Di Bartolomeo and Minister for Family and Integration Marc Spautz. A special section of the magazine is dedicated to Alzheimer Europe's 23rd conference in Malta and includes interviews with Maltese politicians Joseph Cuschieri, MEP and Franco Mercieca, Parliamentary Secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disability.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 14 (June 2013)
Issue 14 includes the following: an interview with Marina Yannakoudakis, MEP (United Kingdom) on her priorities as the new Vice-Chair of the European Alzheimer's Alliance, a report on Alzheimer Europe's 15th lunch debate in the European Parliament on clinical trials in Alzheimer's disease, an overview on projects AE is coordinating or collaborating with, an update on the activities of the European Working Group of People with Dementia, a report on the findings and conclusions of ALCOVE, the joint Action on dementia, an interview with Alojz Peterle, MEP (Slovenia) on the situation of people with dementia in Slovenia, an interview with Irish Health Minister Kathleen Lynch, TD on the development of an Irish dementia strategy, reports on the impact of austerity measures in Iceland and the economic impact of Alzheimer's disease as seen by Corien Wortmann-Kool, MEP (Netherlands), an article by Maurice O'Connell, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, a focus on a project by Alzheimer Portugal on "Spaces of Memory", a spotlight on the Finnish member organisation of Alzheimer Europe celebrating its 25th anniversary and a testimony by Dermod Slevin on his experiences of living with dementia.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 13 (February 2013)
In issue 13 you can find the following articles: an interview with Helga Rohra on her priorities as the first Chairperson of the European Working Group of People with Dementia, an overview of national dementia strategies in Europe, a report on the 14th lunch debate in the European Parliament on the experiences of people with dementia, an interview with Roberta Angelilli, MEP (Italy) on the prevention of age-related diseases, a look on the health priorities of the Cyprus EU Presidency, an interview with David Martin, MEP (United Kingdom) on the lives of people with dementia in Scotland, a progress report on the development of the Irish dementia strategy, information on the development of a white paper on Alzheimer's disease by France Alzheimer, an article by Sirpa Pietikäinen, MEP (Finland) highlighting the need to protect constitutional rights of people with dementia, an overview of activities of member organisations on World Alzheimer's Day, a feature on a Cypriot musical "Dimentia" dedicated to raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease and a full report in a special section dedicated to the 22nd Alzheimer Europe Conference in Vienna "Changing perceptions, practice and policy".
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 12 (September 2012)
Issue 12 of the magazine includes interviews with policy makers Androulla Vassiliou (European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth), Maria Guzenina-Richardson (Finnish Minister of Health and Social Services), Alois Stöger (Austrian Health Minister), as well as Heinz Becker and Angelika Werthmann (Austrian MEPs.) Austerity measures in Spain are discussed by Arsenio Hueros Iglesias, President CEAFA and Antigoni Diakou, President of Cyprus Alzheimer Association talks about the successful collaboration between the Association and Cypriot Ministry of Health. A report is included on Alzheimer Europe’s 13th lunch debate in the European Parliament which focused on how European health and research programmes help to address Alzheimer’s disease. Updates are provided on three of Alzheimer Europe’s current projects (PharmaCog, National dementia strategy comparisons and ethical issues linked to restrictions of freedom of people with dementia). In addition, issue 12 reflects on the work of four national Alzheimer associations (Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland and Sweden) and has a special section dedicated to Austria.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 11 (June 2012)
Issue 11 includes the report “Giving a voice to people with dementia”, which features the ground-breaking meeting for the European Working Group for People with Dementia (EWGPD). EU developments are also included in this issue: EU Commissioner John Dalli talks about how the EU will continue to address Alzheimer’s disease and the EU programme, “Health for Growth” is discussed by MEPs Franҫoise Grossetête (France), Glenis Willmott (UK), Milan Cabrnoch (Czech Republic), Maria Badia i Cutchet (Spain) and Angelika Werthmann (Austria). Also, updates on two European projects (PharmaCog and NILVAD) are provided and the main outcomes of the WHO/ADI report “Dementia: a public health priority” are considered. On a national level, policy developments from the UK (on the commitment given by British Prime Minister, David Cameron, to tackle dementia), Romania (Oana Antonescu, MEP (Romania) speaks about the situation for people with dementia in her country), Portugal (the impact austerity measures have on people with dementia), Scotland (the successful campaign to ensure that people with dementia in Scotland receive one year’s post-diagnostic support) and Northern Ireland (the newly-launched dementia strategy for Northern Ireland) are considered. The work of both the Scottish Dementia Working Group and also the Romanian Alzheimer Society is highlighted as they celebrate their 10th and 20th anniversaries respectively.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 10 (February 2012)
Issue 10 of the Dementia in Europe magazine includes information on work being carried out at European level on dementia with contributors from Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for DG Digital Agenda, Enda Connolly, Member of the Joint Programming Initiative on Neurodegenerative Diseases Executive Board and Chief Executive of the Irish Health Research Board, Monika Hierath, Alliance for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as Astrid Krag, the Danish Minister for Health. National updates are provided from France by Florence Lustman, Vice-Chair of the Foundation for the Scientific Coordation of the French Alzheimer Plan, Denmark by Ole Christensen, MEP (Denmark) and Luxembourg by Mars di Bartolomeo, Luxembourg Minister for Health. The impact of austerity measures is considered in Ireland and Greece. Highlights from Alzheimer Europe's 21st Annual Conference, which was held in Poland, are included in this issue. Updates also given on some of the work carried out by Alzheimer Europe (2011 Yearbook dedicated to the legal provisions relating to the restriction of the freedom of movement of people with dementia, the report "The Ethics of Dementia Research" and the DECIDE project).
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 9 (October 2011)
Issue 9 of the Dementia in Europe magazine includes an update on the European Commission’s European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing and has interviews from the European Commissioner for Research and Innovation, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, the Director of DG Health and Consumers, Paola Testori Coggi and the Director General of DG Information, Society and Media, Robert Madelin. There is a summary of the current status of national dementia strategies around Europe. The Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon provides insight into the Scottish Dementia Strategy. In addition to regular features, Alzheimer Europe reports on the Value of Knowing survey, President Sarkozy’s speech on the global crisis of Alzheimer’s disease and the recent lunch debate on dementia held in the European Parliament. Issue 9 has a special section dedicated to Poland which includes a moving account of Mariusz Kazanczuk who cares for his mother, the situation in Poland by MEP Elzbieta Katarzyna Lukacijewska, a look at the Polish EU Presidency by Lilianna Michalik, First Secretary, Permanaent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the EU and a review of the work carried out by the Polish Alzheimer’s association by its Chairperson, Alijca Sadowska.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 8 (June 2011)
Issue 8 highlights include: Information on how dementia is being addressed at the European level (by the European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, László Andor), a look at how the situation is for people with dementia in Italy (by Patrizia Toia, MEP (Italy), a moving account of the experience of living with dementia in Italy by Alzheimer Uniti and Paola, who has dementia, consideration of the work carried out by national associations to secure the development of a national dementia plan in Greece and in Ireland, a paper on how cooperation and collaboration between national and European organisations can be mutually beneficial, information on European activities on long-term care: the subject of Alzheimer Europe’s lunch debate hosted by Marina Yannakoudakis, MEP (UK), an update on the PharmaCog project as well as information on the Innovative Medicines Initiative, a summary of the 2011 Romanian Alzheimer Conference and updates on recent policy developments, scientific news and national Alzheimer associations current campaigns.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 7 (March 2011)
The 20th Alzheimer Europe Annual Conference entitled "Facing dementia together" is highlighted in this issue of the magazine. Significant developments which have occurred in the field of Alzheimer's disease at European and national level were discussed at the conference and are reported on. The European Parliament lunch debate dedicated to the Joint Programming of research in neurodegenerative diseases is also reported on as are the Alzheimer Report on the ethical issues linked to the use of assistive technology and the 2010 Dementia in Europe Yearbook, which was dedicated to legislation relating to guardianship and proxy decision making. Updates on the national dementia strategies in Denmark, England, Finland and Portugal are given and Milan Cabrnoch, MEP (Czech Republic) explains the issues which are facing people with dementia in the Czech Republic.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 6 (September 2010)
In issue 6 of the Dementia in Europe magazine Alzheimer Europe reports on its lunch debate in the European Parliament on national dementia strategies in France and Germany, the launch of the national dementia strategy in Scotland, on legal developments in Switzerland and on the services provided by national Alzheimer associations across Europe. The magazine also includes interviews with EU Commissioner John Dalli on his views on European action on dementia, Astrid Lulling, MEP (Luxembourg) on the situation of people with dementia and their carers in Luxembourg and Irene Oldfather, Member of the Scottish Parliament on the national dementia strategy in Scotland.
As Alzheimer Europe celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2010, a supplement is included in issue 6 on the history, achievements and hopes for the organisation as well as the people behind it.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 5 (April 2010)
Highlights of this issue include interviews with the Executive members of the European Alzheimer's Alliance, a review of the 2009 Dementia in Europe Yearbook on healthcare decision making in Europe for people with dementia, updates on the development of national plans in Malta, Cyprus and Portugal, challenges faced by people with dementia in Finland, a carer's account of living with dementia in Spain, a reflection of the work of the Greek Association of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders as well as an indepth interview with Professor Philippe Amouyel, the Chair of the Management Board of the Joint Programming Inititative of Neurodegenerative diseases.
Dementia in Europe Magazine: Issue 4 (December 2009)
Highlights of this issue include a report on the European Parliamentary lunch debate regarding the swift European action on dementia and a look at the achievements of the European Alzheimer’s Alliance. The 19th Annual Alzheimer Europe Conference in Belgium is covered as are various national initiatives including the Dutch national dementia plan, the exchange of best practices on dealing with behaviour symptoms at home and the Swedish Presidency Conference on dignified ageing. This edition also has snapshots from Alzheimer associations’ celebrations for 2009 World Alzheimer Day.
The Dementia in Europe magazine: Issue 3 (May 2009)
Alongside the regular features in our magazine, issue 3 has an interview with Androulla Vassiliou, the European Health Commissioner, who talks about the work already carried out by the European Commission, as well as future plans to address Alzheimer's disease. The role that the Czech European Presidency can play in helping to combat Alzheimer's disease is highlighted by the Czech Health Minister, Daniela Filipová. There is a special section dedicated to several Members of the European Parliament who evaluated the achievements that the 2004-2009 European Parliament had had which could benefit people with Alzheimer's disease and their carers. The MEPs also spoke of their hopes for the forthcoming Parliamentary session 2009-2014. Updates were given too on the recently released European prevalence rates of dementia, the legal rights of people with demetia and their carers in Norway, the situation for people with dementia in Greece as well as a summary of the newly launched English Dementia Strategy. Issue 3 also has the first of a new series of articles "living with dementia".
The Dementia in Europe magazine: Issue 2 (December 2008)
Issue 2 contains reports from the high profile French Presidency Conference on Alzheimer's disease, which was held in October 2008. Examples of collaborative work are also a highlight of this issue, including the European Alzheimer's Alliance's work, the European Colloboration on Dementia project (EuroCoDe) and the European Ethics Network. Updates are given on the situation in Poland by Jan Tadeusz Masiel (MEP, Poland), current treatment options for dementia and the World Alzheimer Day campaigns by Alzheimer associations.
The Dementia in Europe magazine: Issue 1 (June 2008)
The first edition covers different subjects such as the French Alzheimer's Plan, the UK Dementia Strategy, the Hague Convention on the International Protection of Adults as well as interviews with Francoise Grossetete, chairperson of the European Alzheimer's Alliance, Florence Lustman, coordinator of the French Alzheimer's Plan and Brian Peddie, Head of EU and International Law Branch of the Scottish Executive. The magazine also gives details on some of Alzheimer Europe's activities to make dementia a European priority, such as the lunch debate on prevention in the European Parliament or the Alzheimer Europe Conference Breaking Barriers in Oslo, Norway.
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