Every September 21, World Alzheimer's Day is celebrated, proclaimed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). According to WHO data, this disease is the most common form of dementia: it is estimated that it represents between 60% and 70% of cases.

Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behaviour. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time. According to the Spanish Alzheimer's Confederation, this disease has a significant social and health impact, both because of its frequency and because it is one of the most common causes of disability in adults. There is no cure for this disease in this moment. An early diagnosis is essential to improve the quality of life of people who suffer from it and slow down the deterioration process.

Social Work is essential to detect cases of people who are in this situation of loneliness or social isolation, as well as to follow up with families.

We can all contribute in biomedical research progress. If you wish you can donate the left over material after diagnosis obtained during the treatment process (blood samples, biological liquids and tissue) for carrying out biomedical research without causing you any additional inconvenience. There is a network of biobanks managing human biological samples for biomedical research.