A triumph of hope and endeavour

Harry Cayton

Department of Health, England

Total Population:

127,291,000

Population DistributionAge Groups

Year 0-14 15-64 65+

2002 14.4% 67.7% 18.0%2020 17.2% 60.0% 27.8%2050 10.8% 53.6% 35.7%

Dr Miyake Yoshio

What does ADI mean to us?

‘ADI gives me important and useful information for dementia care and a chance to meet many colleagues in the field of Alzheimer movement.’

Yoshio Miyake, Japan

‘A place to recognise the common future and humanity

across nations, ethnicity, religion and culture’.

Richard Uwakwe, Nigeria.

‘A guide to growth on a local level in a new world of an international family and fellowship. ‘A place to gain strength, perspective and hope.’

Sung-Hee Lee, South Korea

‘A gift and a place to share the commitments courage and values I believe in. A place that sounds a message addressing people from all over the world who need and want to hear it.’

Nilanjana Maulik, India

I felt we had really broken a barrier that day in 2001. The world was beginning to know that with early diagnosis and correct medication there could be quality of life after a diagnosis of dementia.’

Lynn Jackson, Canada

It means spreading the news around so that others will be educated on

how to care with love, respect, patience and understanding.’

Carlota Rodrigo, Trinidad & Tobago

‘I always have the same feeling of solidarity of ordinary people who provide support for each other and look for the common action to change the approach of the whole society.’

Hana Janeckova, Czech Republic

A mother of thousands of family caregivers who always comforts and gives practical solutions to people facing dementia, like an umbrella for many Alzheimer associations round the world.’

Martina W Nasrun, Indonesia

With thanks to:

Professor Simon Lovestone

Dr Martin Prince

Susan Frade

Verna Schofield

Michael Livni