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Dementia Action Week

A UK week in May led by Alzheimer's Society that encourages people to act on dementia, held 18 to 24 May in 2026.

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About the day

Dementia Action Week is run by Alzheimer's Society. It urges the public, employers and government to take steps that improve life for people affected by dementia, such as seeking a diagnosis. In 2026 it ran alongside the Forget Me Not Appeal.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
202717 to 23 May 2027UKProvisional until the organiser confirms
202815 to 21 May 2028UKProvisional until the organiser confirms
202921 to 27 May 2029UKProvisional until the organiser confirms

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