Alzheimer’s Insights: Love your brain this June – Orange Leader – Orange Leader

Scott Finley

Can you believe we are hitting mid-June already?

If you didnt know, June is Alzheimers & Brain AwarenessMonth.

Did you know that Alzheimers affects around 400,000 Texans, and almost a million and a half caregivers?

While there is not yet a cure for Alzheimers, there are things you can do to promote brain health.Heres the big ten you should put into practice every day!

You can also help by taking part in The Longest Day.Its held on the date of the summer solstice this year, June 20th.Its aimed at starting and continuing the conversation about brain health.

Theres still time to join The Longest Day events for this month.

Go toalz.org/thelongestdayto sign up and select an activity to

raise funds for the Alzheimers Association and support the Alzheimers Associations efforts to advance critically needed research and provide care and support to all those impacted by Alzheimers disease.

And just a reminder you can always get the latest information about the AssociationsCOVID-19 emergency preparedness guidelines for Alzheimers and dementia caregivers in long-term or community-based care settings here:

https://alz.org/professionals/professional-providers/coronavirus-covid-19-tips-for-dementia-caregivers

The Alzheimers Association leads the way to end Alzheimers and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimers and all other dementia. Visitalz.orgor call 800.272.3900.

Scott Finley is Media Relations Manager for the Alzheimers Association in Texas. He can be reached atscfinley@alz.org

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