According to the Alzheimer’s Association, worldwide, 47 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In fact, 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
With Brain Awareness Monthright around the corner (in June) and planning for awareness and advocacy activities for The Longest Day (June 21) already underway across the country, efforts are picking up more and more to share information, raise money for research and find a cure. So be sure to consider what you can do to help!
For more information, here are some resources about Alzheimer’s Disease and tips on prevention:
1. Learn about the stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
2. Find out 5 steps to help prevent Alzheimer’s from Harvard Medical School.
3. Have some fun while exercising your brain with these memory games and activities.