On Saturday 23 September 2023, the Association Luxembourg Alzheimer (ALA) organised its 22nd Memory Walk on the Place Clairefontaine in Luxembourg City. From 11am to 5pm, visitors were able to find out about ALA services, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia at various information stands. In a relaxed atmosphere, they had the chance to meet new people and take part in a wide range of discussions. Alongside the food and drink stalls, there was also a range of entertainment, including a concert by Serge Tonnar & Band and music by Les Brasseurs. The Memory Walk gave participants an opportunity to show their solidarity with people living with dementia. Accompanied by a tourist guide, the walk took participants to the Place de la Constitution, where they were given explanations about the Gëlle Fra, Claus Cito and the Plateau Bourbon.
The theme of this year's Memory Walk was "Dementia - the world is turned upside down", because a diagnosis of dementia can turn one's world upside down. Daily routines, interactions and perceptions of the environment change. It's all very unsettling for the people affected and those close to them. We can all do something to support them. People with dementia and their families need to feel accepted and integrated into society despite their illness. The Minister for Family Affairs, Max Hahn, also honoured the ALA with his presence.