August 27, 2024

September is World Alzheimer's Month


The theme for 2024 is 'Time to act on dementia, Time to act on Alzheimer's'. Throughout September, various events, activities, and initiatives will take place mark World Alzheimer's Month. The key aims of this year’s campaign is to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and dementia. 


World Alzheimer's Day will take place on 21st September 2024


World Alzheimer's Day (#WorldAlzheimersDay) is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia.  


Globally, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face, with nearly 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. To tackle this international dementia challenge, we need to work together and share best practice with one another. (Alzheimer's Society).


This is why Alzheimer's Society has committed to work with partners on global research and campaigning, as well as sharing our learning, best practice and experience with one another. 


You can find many ways to get involved here.

In addition, Birmingham City Council are promoting a number of events to promote Alzheimer's Awareness throughout September as follows:-


  • a Memory Walk in Sutton Park
  • Dementia Community Networking Event and Lunch
  • Dementia Cafes
  • FREE Dementia Awareness Training
  • Dementia Friend Initiative


You can find details of these events and how you can get involved here.




World Alzheimer's Day is part of the awareness month and takes place on Saturday 21st of September. 


On this day Birmingham Library will be lit up in purple in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day. 


Drop by the Wellbeing Zone from 12 to 4pm to learn about dementia.

  • Alzheimer’s Society and Forward Carers will have an information/advice stand.
  • BCC Public Health will promote dementia friendly venues.
  • AmbaCare Solutions will deliver 20 minute ‘Taster Sessions on Brain Health’ at the Wellbeing Zone at 12pm and 2pm. 
  • BCC Healthy Lifestyle team in Public Health (tbc) check your blood pressure, weight, etc.
  • Adult Social Care link to BCC dementia website Dementia/Birmingham City Council our single point of access to information on dementia, advice and support services available locally to you.

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