April is National Volunteer Month and the Alzheimer’s Association wants to thank all those who have taken action through volunteering this month. The Alzheimer’s Association is always looking for new volunteers – contact your local chapter and learn about the ways you can get involved with the cause in your community.
Please plan ahead for these initiatives.
May – Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
Recently, the Alzheimer’s Association launched a new website with content in traditional Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese. The site offers international and Asian American users basic information about Alzheimer’s, the warning signs of the disease, resources for caregivers and planning tools organized in an easy-to-use and culturally-appropriate design. Share the website with your employees using this stock article.
June – National Safety Month
Safety is important for everyone, but individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers need to take particular precautions when it comes to creating and living in a safe environment. During National Safety Month, you can help by sharing Alzheimer’s-related safety tips with your employees. Share this article detailing the steps individuals can take to make their home a safer place for a person living with Alzheimer’s.
In addition, many Americans plan their summer vacations in June; those traveling with an individual who has Alzheimer’s should take additional precautions. Share this article about traveling safely with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s.
Sincerely,
Angela Geiger
Chief Strategy Officer
Alzheimer’s Association