# Global Alzheimer awareness and cognitive research > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-alzheimer-awareness-and-cognitive-research > Updated: 2026-09-09T12:15:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. During Alzheimer awareness month and World Alzheimer Day, various international organizations and researchers have focused on diagnostic accuracy, public education, and the influence of personality on cognitive health. In France, the Fondation Vaincre Alzheimer is presenting a report titled ‘What if it is not Alzheimer? Understanding and defeating other neurocognitive diseases’ to help distinguish Alzheimer’s from similar pathologies. Meanwhile, in Madagascar, the association Madagascar Alzheimer Masoandro Mody is working to correct the misconception that neurocognitive diseases are a normal part of aging, noting that 80% of the public and 65% of health professionals hold this incorrect belief. In the Netherlands, the Jeroen Bosch Hospital is providing support for patients and caregivers under the theme ‘I keep participating’ to assist with symptom recognition and local service access. Complementing these awareness efforts, research from the University of Montpellier suggests that personality traits, such as neuroticism, conscientiousness, and openness, serve as significant predictors of memory recall and dementia risk. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Alzheimer's awareness initiatives and research on cognitive health World Alzheimer Day initiatives at Jeroen Bosch Hospital focus on community support, while new research highlights how personality traits like neuroticism and conscientiousness impact dementia risk. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alzheimers-awareness-initiatives-and-research-on-cognitive-health ### 2026-09-03: Alzheimer awareness initiatives focus on diagnostic accuracy Medical organizations in France and Madagascar are highlighting the importance of distinguishing Alzheimer's from other neurocognitive diseases to improve diagnosis and patient care during awareness month. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alzheimer-awareness-initiatives-focus-on-diagnostic-accuracy --- Cite as: Global Alzheimer awareness and cognitive research. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-alzheimer-awareness-and-cognitive-research