World Alzheimer’s Month
September 2026
World Alzheimer’s Month is observed throughout September and anchored by World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and highlighting the ongoing need for diagnosis, caregiver support, and research funding worldwide.
Alzheimer Society of Canada, Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Disease International, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society (UK), Barrow Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Outreach Program, Dana Foundation, NPR, PBS, Penn State Extension, TED, University of Technology Sydney, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, and the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre offer free virtual webinars, symposiums, and support gatherings alongside recorded lectures, documentaries, podcasts, and self-paced courses.
Alzheimer Society of Canada
The Alzheimer Society of Canada is a national charitable organization that supports people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, along with their caregivers and families, while funding research toward better care and a cure.
On-Demand Resources
Dementia Talks! Canada
Type: Video (recorded discussion series)
Duration: 25.00 hours total (assumed 25 episodes at 1 hour each — no published episode count available)
A recorded discussion series presented in partnership with Brain Canada, featuring conversations with researchers, care partners, and people living with dementia.
Access: https://alzheimer.ca/Talks
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is a province-wide nonprofit that provides support programs, education, and advocacy for Manitobans affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias while funding research toward a cure.
Virtual Events & Meetings
The Future of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
A live keynote, panel discussion, and audience Q&A marking World Alzheimer’s Day, exploring emerging research and the future of dementia care.
Time: Monday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): Monday, September 21, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom webinar — Registration: https://alzheimer.mb.ca/?p=17044
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, working to accelerate global research, drive risk reduction and early detection, and maximize quality care for people affected by dementia.
Virtual Events & Meetings
ALZ Talks: Answering Common Questions About New Alzheimer’s Treatments
A webinar in the Early-Stage Connections series addressing common questions about newly available Alzheimer’s treatments.
Time: Thursday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST (end time per Section C default for webinars — not separately published)
Date(s): Thursday, September 24, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom webinar — Registration: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XzVw7N1pS2y7vr3Ss1ydjA#/registration
On-Demand Resources
Past ALZ Talks Webinar Recordings
Type: Video (recorded webinar playlist)
Duration: 25.00 hours total (assumed 25 recordings at 1 hour each — no published item count available)
An archive of previously recorded ALZ Talks webinars covering Alzheimer’s research, treatment, and caregiving topics.
Access: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb15WDa0LdCZ6Pk6PdJcAiBfeuaqr_R4n
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI)
Alzheimer’s Disease International is the international federation of Alzheimer and dementia associations from more than 90 countries, working in official relations with the World Health Organization to raise awareness, support national dementia priorities, and advance dementia research.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Launching the World Alzheimer Report 2026: A New Era in Dementia Clinical Trials
A webinar marking World Alzheimer’s Day with the launch of ADI’s 2026 World Alzheimer Report, focused on the latest developments in dementia clinical trials.
Time: Monday, 6:00 AM – 7:15 AM PST
Date(s): Monday, September 21, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Webinar — Registration: https://bit.ly/45WKoF7
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the United Kingdom’s leading dementia research charity, funding scientific studies aimed at earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
On-Demand Resources
How Our Lives Shape Dementia Risk
Type: Recorded webinar
Duration: 45 minutes (originally aired live; recording length not separately specified)
A recorded webinar exploring how lifestyle and life-course factors influence individual dementia risk.
Access: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-our-lives-shape-dementia-risk/
Alzheimer’s Society (UK)
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, providing support services, funding research, and campaigning for improved policy on behalf of people living with dementia and their families.
On-Demand Resources
Dementia together Podcast
Type: Podcast
Duration: 11.50 hours total (assumed 25 episodes at 46 minutes each — no published episode count available)
An audio podcast series featuring interviews with people affected by dementia, their families, and care professionals.
Access: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/homepage/282/magazine_podcasts
Barrow Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Outreach Program
The Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute provides comprehensive clinical care for people with memory disorders alongside outreach services such as support groups, memory cafés, and educational workshops for patients and care partners.
Virtual Events & Meetings
2026 Fall Symposium: Navigating Dementia Care — A Symposium for Care Partners
A hybrid symposium for dementia care partners, offered both in person and by Zoom webinar, covering practical strategies for navigating the caregiving journey.
Time: Thursday, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM PST
Date(s): Thursday, September 24, 2026
Format: Hybrid
Platform: Zoom webinar — registration required by September 18: https://www.barrowneuro.org/wp-content/uploads/ADMD-Fall-Symposium_Flyer_2026.pdf
Memory Café
A recurring, RSVP-based virtual gathering offering peer connection and social support for people living with memory disorders and their care partners.
Time: Monday, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST
Date(s): Monday, September 28, 2026 (recurring monthly)
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — RSVP required; see program calendar: https://www.barrowneuro.org/wp-content/uploads/Barrow_ADMDD-September-2026-Program-Calendar.pptx.pdf
Dana Foundation
The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing neuroscience within society, supporting public education and engagement on brain science through publications, programs, and events.
On-Demand Resources
Alzheimer’s Dementia: An Introduction to Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Type: Recorded video lecture
Duration: 1 hour (per Section C default for lectures — original runtime not specified)
A recorded lecture by OHSU behavioral neurologist Eran Klein introducing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer’s dementia.
Access: https://dana.org/resources/alzheimers-dementia-an-introduction-to-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/
NPR
NPR is an independent, nonprofit media organization that produces and distributes news, culture, and human-interest programming, including in-depth reporting on health topics such as Alzheimer’s disease.
On-Demand Resources
The Forgetting
Type: Audio (archived radio segment)
Duration: 45 minutes (per Section C default for audio recordings — original runtime not specified)
An archived radio segment examining the personal and scientific dimensions of Alzheimer’s disease.
Access: https://www.npr.org/2001/09/05/1128538/the-forgetting
For A Father With Alzheimer’s, Life ‘Came Down To Love’
Type: Audio (oral history interview, produced by StoryCorps)
Duration: 45 minutes (per Section C default for audio recordings — original runtime not specified)
A StoryCorps oral history interview, broadcast on NPR’s Morning Edition, about a family’s experience caring for a father with Alzheimer’s disease.
Access: https://www.npr.org/2013/10/22/239269715/for-a-father-with-alzheimers-life-came-down-to-love
PBS
PBS is a nonprofit public broadcasting service that produces and distributes educational documentaries and programming, including health and science content made freely available to viewers nationwide.
On-Demand Resources
Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do
Type: Documentary
Duration: 55 minutes (54 minutes, 53 seconds)
A documentary, distributed nationally by American Public Television, examining practical steps for understanding and responding to Alzheimer’s disease.
Access: https://www.pbs.org/show/alzheimers-what-you-can-do
Penn State Extension
Penn State Extension is the outreach arm of Pennsylvania State University, delivering science-based education and programming — including health and caregiving topics — to communities across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Virtual Events & Meetings
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
A live webinar covering the ten early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and when to seek a diagnosis.
Time: Friday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST
Date(s): Friday, September 18, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Webinar — registration required by September 18: https://web.cvent.com/event/dfb52d70-7bc2-4478-a83e-fd3abe03baac/summary
TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks on a wide range of topics, including brain health and dementia prevention, made freely available online.
On-Demand Resources
What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s — Lisa Genova
Type: Recorded talk
Duration: 14 minutes
A TED Talk by neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova on lifestyle factors that may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Access: https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_genova_what_you_can_do_to_prevent_alzheimer_s
A Precision Approach to End Alzheimer’s Disease — Dr. Dale Bredesen
Type: Recorded talk
Duration: 45 minutes (per Section C default — original runtime not specified)
A TEDx talk by Dr. Dale Bredesen presenting a precision-medicine approach to preventing and reversing Alzheimer’s disease.
Access: https://www.ted.com/talks/dale_bredesen_a_precision_approach_to_end_alzheimer_s_disease
University of Technology Sydney (UTS Faculty of Law)
The Faculty of Law at the University of Technology Sydney conducts research and education on law and ageing, including a webinar series developed with Dementia Australia to build dementia capability among legal professionals.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Dementia: Facts and Foundations Webinar
The first webinar in a series designed to build dementia capability in the legal profession, presented with Dementia Australia and covering the fundamentals of dementia diagnosis and communication.
Time: Wednesday, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
Date(s): Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Webinar — Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/dementia-facts-and-foundations-webinar
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to end Alzheimer’s disease by accelerating research, advancing equitable access to treatment, and driving policy change for people and families affected by the disease.
Virtual Events & Meetings
2026 National Alzheimer’s Virtual Summit: “The Time Is Now”
A two-day virtual summit — “The Time Is Now: Advocating Alzheimer’s Solutions for Every Generation and Every Family” — bringing together advocates, researchers, and families for sessions on Alzheimer’s policy and care.
Time: 9:30 AM PST start each day (end time per Section C default for community forums — not separately published)
Date(s): Wednesday, September 16 – Thursday, September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Registration: https://web.charityengine.net/2026Summit-Registration
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania
The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania is a global leader in dementia research and education, offering free online courses to build public understanding of dementia worldwide.
On-Demand Resources
Understanding Dementia
Type: Self-paced online course (MOOC)
Duration: 21 hours (stated course length; always open, no closing date)
A free, self-paced online course covering the causes, care, and experience of dementia, offered in four modules with a completion certificate.
Access: https://mooc.utas.edu.au/course/20281
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