Every 3 seconds someone develops dementia.
We support research, professionals and the development of care for people with dementia.
It affects hundreds of thousands of people. And their loved ones.
Approximately 180,000 people live with dementia in the Czech Republic today.
Almost half of them remain in home care.
Behind each of them stands a family that often doesn't know how to cope.
This is what we have achieved thanks to our donors.
29
million CZK
invested in research and education
2,152
hours
of expert counselling for families
100+
specialists
sent on international internships
94
meetings
of Alzheimer Café for caregivers
23
scholarships
for female researchers who are mothers
Everyone starts somewhere different.
We will help you find your way.
Not sure what to do after a diagnosis?
Find clear information, counselling and practical help with us.
We support Alzheimer's disease research and the professional growth of specialists at home and abroad.
What we do
Research and education
We support research projects and the education of specialists
Grants, awards and competitions
We support new projects, recognise experts and encourage progress in research, diagnostics, treatment and care
Counselling for caregivers
We help caregivers handle difficult situations and navigate care for their loved ones
Dementia Friendly Czechia
We help create environments where people with dementia feel safe and respected
The numbers will grow. Unless we do something.
By 2036, up to 300,000 people in Czechia will live with Alzheimer's disease.
Another 900,000 people will care for them.
The only way to change this is to understand how the disease develops and find a way to treat it.
I want to helpHelp change the future
Support research and help families who need it today.
Our patrons
Igor Chmela
Stage and film actor, musician and photographer
We live in a country with accessible healthcare. But there are situations in which even a healthcare system as generous as ours cannot help people who, because of a fatal diagnosis of a family member, face difficulties they cannot cope with despite their best efforts. It is wonderful that there is an organisation devoted to broad, comprehensive care not only for those affected by the disease, but also for the doctors who fight brain diseases in the field of medical science. And that costs money. Anyone with a working brain in their head must see that such an organisation deserves our support. I am glad to be a patron of the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Jana Janěková Jr.
Actress and director of the Verze Theatre
The Verze Theatre has been a long-standing partner of the Foundation because we believe that culture has the power not only to entertain, but also to open up important social issues, bring generations together and foster mutual understanding. At heart, I have been a patron of the Foundation for several years, and now I am one officially, because I feel there is still too little awareness, especially among people who find themselves in the role of carers or simply loved ones. The Foundation provides exactly that, and much more. It can point people in the right direction at a moment when they have no idea what lies ahead, where to look for help or how to come to terms with their new situation. Being a patron also makes sense to me because through my work, my name and my support I can help make this issue better known, so that the people it affects do not feel alone. www.divadloverze.cz
What's happening now
Thank you to our partners and donors
Thanks to their support we can advance Alzheimer's disease research and help families across the Czech Republic.
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