The World Alzheimer Report 2022 centres on post-diagnosis support, segueing from last year’s report on diagnosis. Levels and quality of post-diagnosis support vary widely across the world, and the evident gaps in provision are leaving many people living with dementia, their carers and family members, without much needed support and services.

During this 75-minute launch event for the report, the co-lead authors and panel of expert speakers highlighted the report’s key findings and recommendations, and asked how the post-diagnosis experience worldwide can be radically improved.

00:00:00 ADI CEO Paola Barbarino introduces ADI, the webinar panelists, the World Alzheimer Report 2022 and its recommendations
00:11:14 World Alzheimer Report 2022 co-author Professor Serge Gauthier of McGill University provides an overview of the content of the report, the staging of dementia and its symptoms, and the report’s conclusions
00:19:20 Founder and Ambassador of McGill University’s Dementia Education Program and World Alzheimer Report 2022 co-author Claire Webster discusses the importance of enhanced dementia education for all
00:25:41 Dementia Alliance International Environmental Design Special Interest Group Project Lead Emily Ong speaks about the importance of accessing post-diagnostic care and support from the perspective of a person living with dementia, highlighting the lack of resources available even in high-income countries
00:31:44 Maikutlo Mabille, founder of the Maikutlo Mabille Alzheimer’s Foundation, talks about her experience as a family carer in Botswana and the persistent impact of stigma
00:38:40 Fondation Emergence Programs Manager Julien Rougerie on how identity, including gender and sexuality, influence one’s experience as a person living with dementia or caregiver
00:44:29 Lianas Senior Transition Support President Matt del Vecchio details the emotional and practical considerations when choosing whether to transition to long-term care homes
00:52:45 Q&A discussion with the panelists

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