On World Alzheimer’s Day, Alzheimer’s and dementia associations raise awareness among citizens about dementia and the psychosocial support they can receive. They do this through public actions on the streets of cities and in institutions. Currently, in Montenegro, volunteers and psychologists are providing psychosocial support and counselling to individuals with dementia and their families aimed at improving the quality of life for those affected by the disease, in eight Montenegrin municipalities. Each year in September, Alzheimer’s and dementia associations, along with everyone involved in the treatment, care, and support of people living with dementia and their caregivers, unite around the world and become part of an international campaign to raise awareness about dementia and to challenge stigma. There are currently estimated to be over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia and the number of people affected is set to rise to 139 million by 2050, with the greatest increases in low and middle income countries, according to Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). The Institute Circle (author of this article) and NGO Impuls are working to try to prevent dementia in Montenegro.
