Alzheimer's Disease International

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is a not-for-profit, international federation of Alzheimer and dementia associations from around the world. The organization is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). ADI advocates for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and all other types of dementia.

The organisation works to establish dementia as a global, regional and local priority through empowering Alzheimer and dementia associations to advocate for dementia as a national priority, to raise awareness and to offer care and support for people with dementia and their care partners; as well as campaigning for better policy from governments and encourage investment and innovation in dementia research.

The organisation is headquartered in London, UK with an Asia Pacific regional office located in Jakarta, Indonesia and an Americas regional office located in Argentina.

The current Chief Executive Officer is Paola Barbarino.

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