Reflections from ADI 2026 in Lyon
Can dementia prevention start long before diagnosis?
At the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2026 (ADI 2026) Global Conference in Lyon, France, this question was at the heart of the conversation.
In a recent radio interview, on CJAD 800 Montreal with host Matt Del Vecchio, Camille Isaacs Morell, Vice President of Hope for Dementia, shared why the conference reinforced one powerful message: prevention must be part of the dementia conversation today, not someday.
Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
The conference theme, “Solutions for Today and Tomorrow,” brought together global perspectives on care, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and support for families and caregivers.
Hope for Dementia’s Focus: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention
Hope for Dementia contributed to this global conversation by presenting three posters, each focused on a shared priority: reducing dementia risk and supporting brain health through practical, evidence-informed action.
- Public health policy: integrating dementia prevention, treatment, and research across the healthcare system.
- Risk reduction: highlighting how exercise supports brain health and cognitive resilience.
- Research and innovation: exploring an innovative video game designed to help protect brain health in seniors.
What Stood Out
For Hope for Dementia, prevention is more than a message—it is a commitment to families, caregivers, and communities.
- Prevention needs to start earlier.
- Brain health should be part of everyday public health conversations.
- Families need practical tools, not only awareness.
- Community support can help people turn risk reduction into daily action.
Why Early Intervention Matters
One of the strongest takeaways from ADI 2026 was the importance of protecting quality of life as early as possible.
Whether someone is living with a diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or worried about future risk, prevention and early intervention can help families feel more informed, more supported, and more empowered.
Supporting Families Beyond Awareness
Hope for Dementia currently offers seven programs and an online resource centre to support families, caregivers, and older adults. These initiatives focus on practical lifestyle choices, education, social connection, and community engagement.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved—as a volunteer, fundraiser, animator, speaker, or community supporter. Hope for Dementia’s upcoming gala on November 14 will also be an opportunity to come together in support of dementia prevention, family support, and brain health awareness.
Visit www.hopefordementia.org to access resources, and learn more about our programs and how you can get involved.
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Camille Isaacs Morell is Vice-President, Hope for Dementia and is the author of this article that was initially published on LinkedIn.
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