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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