Go Purple for June – Alzheimer’s – Optimum Senior Care – Chicago In Home Caregivers
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, which is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is a chance for the Alzheimer’s Association to hold a global conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Commit to raising awareness this June and help us turn the world purple!
JUNE IS ALZHEIMER’S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number could rise as high as 16 million. Help us turn the world purple. Commit to raising awareness in June for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
ALZHEIMER’S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH…
is a chance for the Alzheimer’s Association to hold a global conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, which is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.
During June, we not only ask you to wear purple and use your brain to help fight Alzheimer’s disease we invite you to participate in one of our many events held throughout the month including The Longest Day on June 21…a sunrise-to-sunset event to honor those facing Alzheimer’s with strength, passion and endurance. Start a team today to raise funds and awareness.
THE FACTS
- Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease.
- Alzheimer’s disease kills nerve cells and tissue in the brain, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think and plan.
- As the disease advances, the brain shrinks dramatically due to cell death. Individuals lose their ability to communicate, recognize family and friends, and care for themselves.
- Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s.
- Currently, there is no way to prevent, cure or even slow Alzheimer’s.
- Today, 5.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including an estimated 200,000 under the age of 65. By 2050, up to 16 million will have the disease.
GO PURPLE
A special thanks to the buildings that are committed to Go Purple during the month of June.