June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
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Jun 12, 2025
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This June during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the
Alzheimer’s Association® is encouraging all
Americans to take charge of their brain health.
Today, there are more than
7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. Two-thirds of Americans
have at least one major potential risk factor for dementia. The brain changes that cause Alzheimer’s are thought to
begin 20 years or more before symptoms start, which suggests that there may be
a substantial window of time in which we can intervene in the progression of
the disease.
Experts believe there isn’t a single cause of Alzheimer’s. It’s
likely the disease develops as a result of multiple factors. While not a direct
cause of Alzheimer’s, the greatest known risk factor is advancing age. Although
some risk factors like age can’t be changed, as many as 45% of dementia cases
may be attributable to modifiable risk factors, such as high blood pressure and
lack of physical activity. Research shows that adopting healthy behaviors —
like getting exercise and good quality sleep — can improve your brain health
and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Based on mounting scientific evidence, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages
individuals to incorporate 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 and potentially 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 offers significant 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 us 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 for your brain. Visit alz.org/healthyhabits 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 by participating in our fundraising
events — Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, The Longest Day® and
Ride to End ALZ®. Visit alz.org/fundraisingevents.
● Get information and support:
Access education programs and dementia care resources. Visit alz.org/educationalprograms.
●
Volunteer
with us: As an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer, you can help
people in your community take steps to reduce their dementia risk and recognize
the signs of Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org/volunteer.
● Advocate:
Raise your voice — tell Congress to act today. Visit alz.org/congressconnects.
●
Accelerate
research: It takes everyone to advance
Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch®
is a free, easy-to-use service that connects individuals living with cognitive
impairment, Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, caregivers and healthy
participants with current research studies. Visit alz.org/trialmatch.
● Donate: Empower people at every age and stage of life to take charge of
their brain health — support the Alzheimer’s Association! Visit alz.org/donate.
We are proud to partner
with the Alzheimer’s Association in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other
dementia. To learn more visit alz.org/abam.
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