Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation (LAF) will hold a series of events this month to mark World Alzheimer's Month. The programme included the annual Run to Remember on September 5, supported by Taj Samudra, and the 24th annual Memory Walk yesterday supported by Cinnamon Grand. Both events featured 5 km routes and aimed to raise awareness about dementia while promoting physical activity and social connection.

LAF will also mark World Alzheimer's Day on September 21 by celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Activity, Service and Information Centre in Colombo. This year's campaign highlights findings from the 2024 Lancet Commission, which estimates that around 45 percent of dementia cases could potentially be prevented...