Do you know the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dementia is a general term for mental decline that’s severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and purple is the official color of the Alzheimer’s movement.
While we have medications available to help ease symptoms, currently there’s no cure. Because everyone is at risk for developing Alzheimer’s, it’s imperative to expand our conversation about it to raise awareness. That’s why the Alzheimer’s Association designated the entire month of June to ask people to “go purple” and spread the word. Here’s what you can do:
- Change your Face book profile picture to include the color purple.
- Wear purple clothing and gear.
- Share your story…and why you go purple…with hash tags #ENDALZ and #My AlzStory.
- Participate in community events like walks for Alzheimer’s.
So let’s take the month of June to “go purple” and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s around the world!
For more information, contact: Alzheimer’s Association | 800.272.3900 | www.alz.org/abam
Twitter: @alzassociation Hashtag: #ENDALZ
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