Latest news with #Alzheimer's&BrainAwarenessMonth
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month highlights need for early detection and healthy habits
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer's Association is encouraging individuals and families across the country to take steps toward better brain health — and to join in the fight to end Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. Experts say that the brain changes associated with the condition can begin two decades or more before symptoms appear, providing a critical window for preventative action. Although advancing age is the greatest known risk factor, many other risks are modifiable. According to the Alzheimer's Association, up to 45% of dementia cases may be linked to factors like high blood pressure, inactivity, and poor sleep. Based on mounting scientific evidence, the Alzheimer's Association encourages individuals toincorporate these 10 Healthy Habits — such as challenging your mind and eating healthier foods — to help protect brain health. Be Proactive in Addressing Brain Changes Only half of those with Alzheimer's disease ever receive a diagnosis, delaying needed care andpotentially putting them at risk. Another important way to take charge of your health is to know the early warning signs of Alzheimer's and other dementia and be proactive in addressing them. Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's is more important than ever. Early detection offerssignificant benefits for the person diagnosed and their loved ones, including greater access to treatment options and the ability to plan for the future. There are now treatments that can slow disease progression for people in the early stage of Alzheimer's, making a timely diagnosis critically important. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory or thinking problems, it's important to get it checked. Talk to your doctor so you can make an informed decision on available treatments to determine if they are right for you. Join the Fight to End Alzheimer's During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer's Association invites everyone to join in the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Here's what you can do: ● Adopt the 10 Healthy Habits: It is never too early or too late to start taking positive actions foryour brain. Visit to learn more!● Go purple: Throughout the month of June, go purple — the color of the Alzheimer's movement — to raise awareness of the disease. Dress in purple and share your story on social media using the hashtag #ENDALZ.● Join the fight: Advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association byparticipating in our fundraising events — Walk to End Alzheimer's®, The Longest Day® and Ride to End ALZ®. Visit Get information and support: Access education programs and dementia care resources. Volunteer with us: As an Alzheimer's Association volunteer, you can help people in yourcommunity take steps to reduce their dementia risk and recognize the signs of Alzheimer's. Advocate: Raise your voice — tell Congress to act today. Visit Accelerate research: It takes everyone to advance Alzheimer's and dementia Association TrialMatch® is a free, easy-to-use service that connects individualsliving with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, caregivers andhealthy participants with current research studies. Visit Donate: Empower people at every age and stage of life to take charge of their brain health —support the Alzheimer's Association! Visit Locally, the Abilene community will have a chance to support the cause during the Walk to End Alzheimer's, set for Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. in Grover Nelson Park. The walk is the largest annual fundraising and awareness event for the Alzheimer's Association, taking place in more than 600 cities nationwide. Throughout the month of June, the Association encourages supporters to 'go purple,' the official color of the Alzheimer's movement, and to share stories and photos online using the hashtag #ENDALZ. Individuals can also get involved through volunteer opportunities, advocacy efforts, or participation in clinical trials via the Association's TrialMatch program. To learn more about Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, available resources, and how to get involved, visit or call 800-272-3900. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Eastern N.C. Alzheimer's Association hosts events for Brain Awareness Month
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Alzheimer's Association of Eastern North Carolina Chapter is offering several virtual and in-person events in June for Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. 'Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month offers the perfect opportunity for North Carolina residents to take charge of their brain health,' said Christine John-Fuller, executive director, Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter. 'We want people to know there are steps they can take to keep their brains healthy. We also want to encourage anyone experiencing memory or thinking problems to talk to their doctor. There are many possible causes — and if it is Alzheimer's disease, there are numerous benefits to getting a timely diagnosis.' An Era of Hope: Virtual Community Awareness Summit | June 3 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | live webinar Learn from inspiring speakers about the progress we have made in Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment, and what it's like navigating a dementia diagnosis in this new era. Find out how we have more hope than ever before, and how you can be a part of it. Healthy Living for your Brain and Body | June 19 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | live webinar Science is helping us understand how to stay mentally and physically healthy as we get older. Learn how to eat well, stay active, keep your mind sharp, and connect with others to support healthy aging. 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's | June 23 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | live webinar Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. The Longest Day: Fight the darkness of Alzheimer's on the day with the most light | June 20 During June, the Alzheimer's Association is also inviting North Carolina residents to participate in The Longest Day®. Held annually around the summer solstice, The Longest Day invites participants to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice. Throughout the month and culminating on the summer solstice, June 20, The Longest Day participants will use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Participants bake, bike, hike, golf, knit, play bridge and take part in other favorite activities. Some examples of the more than 150 activities taking place across North Carolina for The Longest Day, including Greenville: Line Dance & Intergenerational Ice Cream Social | June 19 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Pitt Council on Aging, 4551 County Home Road, Greenville More programs and information can be found at or by calling 800.272.3900. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
