World Alzheimer’s Day 2026–Awareness Programme

Event Date: 21 September 2026

Event brief description

Galgotias School of Nursing, Galgotias University, organized a World Alzheimer’s Day Awareness Programme on 21 September 2026 in collaboration with the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida. The programme was held at GIMS Hospital from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM under the theme “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.” B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Semester students conducted an awareness activity for patients, attendants, and members of the public and participated in a poster competition. The programme highlighted Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, early recognition of memory-related changes, timely diagnosis, and supportive care.

Event Detailed Description

On 21 September 2026, Galgotias School of Nursing, Galgotias University, organized a World Alzheimer’s Day Awareness Programme in collaboration with the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida. The programme was conducted from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at GIMS Hospital, Greater Noida, based on the theme “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”

The programme aimed to create awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia among people visiting the hospital, including patients, attendants, and other members of the public. Students of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Semester actively participated and conducted a student-led awareness session. They interacted with the hospital population and provided health education about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, early recognition of memory-related changes, timely diagnosis, and the importance of appropriate support for affected individuals and their families. Simple, understandable, and interactive communication methods were used to facilitate health education.

A poster competition was also organized as an important component of the programme. Students prepared creative and informative posters related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The posters highlighted awareness, early identification, timely diagnosis, supportive care, and the importance of understanding dementia. Through this activity, students demonstrated their subject knowledge, creativity, communication skills, and ability to convert nursing concepts into meaningful public-health messages.

The programme provided an experiential learning opportunity for participating students. Direct interaction with patients and attendants enabled them to apply theoretical knowledge in a real healthcare setting and develop communication, interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, health-education, and community-engagement skills. Collaboration with GIMS Hospital further strengthened the practical learning experience and emphasized the role of nurses in health promotion and community awareness.

Overall, the programme integrated health education, creative learning, student participation, and community engagement. It provided a platform for spreading awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia while strengthening the professional competencies of nursing students.

Implementation

• Student-led awareness and health-education interaction with patients, attendants, and members of the public at GIMS Hospital.
• Health education on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, early recognition of memory-related changes, timely diagnosis, and supportive care.
• Poster competition on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
• Participation by B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Semester students.

Acknowledgments

Galgotias School of Nursing acknowledges the collaboration and support of the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, and appreciates the participation and efforts of the B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Semester students in conducting the awareness activity and poster competition.

Conclusion and Future Recommendations

The World Alzheimer’s Day Awareness Programme provided a valuable platform for creating awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia among patients, attendants, and the general public. The programme emphasized the importance of early recognition of memory-related changes, timely diagnosis, appropriate care, and family support. The active participation of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Semester students in health education activities and the poster competition enhanced their knowledge, communication skills, creativity, and understanding of community health nursing responsibilities. The collaboration with Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, also provided students with practical exposure to community-based health awareness activities.

Department Name: Galgotias School of Nursing 

Event Outcome The programme helped spread awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia among the hospital population. Students communicated key messages about early recognition, timely diagnosis, and supportive care. The poster competition encouraged creativity and helped students present nursing knowledge as public-health messages. Participation in the hospital-based activity supported the development of communication, teamwork, leadership, health-education, and community-engagement skills.

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