May and June were exceptionally active and encouraging months for the Türkiye Alzheimer Association, with a wide range of educational, awareness-raising, and community engagement activities taking place across the country.
As part of a collaboration with Koç University School of Nursing, nursing students prepared educational materials on healthy ageing, including an informational brochure and awareness article. On 7–8 May, the Association participated in a volunteer festival at Istanbul Technical University’s Ayazağa Campus, where it hosted workshops and an information stand. The enthusiasm, creativity, and social awareness demonstrated by young people gave the Association great hope for the future.
Throughout May, branches across Türkiye organised events to mark Psychologists’ Day and Nurses’ Week, celebrating the valuable contributions of healthcare professionals. On 13 May, experts from different regions of the country travelled to the Association's easternmost branch, in Van, to deliver presentations and share expertise. The Association also held a training meeting at Darülaceze, Istanbul’s historic care institution, on 15 May.
Several branches organised local events, including Adana’s Spring Festival featuring music, dancing, and social activities, as well as educational seminars in Denizli and Samsun. The Marmara Branch hosted a brain health and dementia prevention event in Edirne, while the İzmir Branch organised a public programme titled “Dementia from A to Z”.
Intergenerational engagement remained a strong focus, with young volunteers in Tunceli organising a community tea gathering under the theme “Youth Connects, Solidarity Grows,” and the branch later hosting an event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In June, students from Fenerbahçe University and volunteers from Polisan participated in a painting activity with people living with dementia and helped refresh parts of the Association's Active Living facility.
Türkiye Alzheimer Association also participated in a national Patient Associations Development Academy workshop, bringing together representatives from academia, industry, health technology assessment bodies, policymakers, and clinical research organisations.
Perhaps the most encouraging news came from Kayseri, where preparations are underway for the opening of the first Alzheimer Day Care Centre operated under the Ministry of Family and Social Services.
Overall, May and June were marked by vibrant activities, growing community engagement, and promising developments for dementia care and awareness throughout Türkiye.
