JUNE IS ALZHEIMER'S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH

Join Us as We Go Purple in June! June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — an opportunity to hold a conversation about the brain, and share the fact that Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are a major public health issue. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. During the month of June, the Alzheimer’s Association® asks people around the world to wear Purple and use their brains to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association, Southeastern Wisconsin chapter, asks for your support in raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the critical importance of early detection and diagnosis by participating in our Go Purple in June campaign. I’ve enclosed a flyer with some easy ways to pump up the PURPLE at your workplace while making it fun for your employees, co-workers or customers! Creativity is encouraged! Show your true Purple and then promote your efforts via your social media channels! Whether you host a Purple with a Purpose Event, show your love on The Longest Day, June 21, for someone living with Alzheimer’s, begin Walk to End Alzheimer’s team recruitment or just ask everyone to wear purple on a designated day in June, let the world know! And we will too! Tag us and we will cross promote your efforts to #ENDALZ through our social media channels. Let’s put our Purple to Work to End Alzheimer’s! Your Friends at the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION:  Brain Health - Brain health is the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioural and motor domains, allowing a person to realize their full potential over the life course, irrespective of the presence or absence of disorders.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING:    Do’s and Don’ts: Communicating With a Person Who Has Alzheimer's Disease - People with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble finding the right words or remembering what they want to say. This can make communication difficult. Use the tips below to better communicate with a person who has Alzheimer’s.

 ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION:   Now is the Best Time to Talk about Alzheimer's Together   Early detection of Alzheimer's or other dementia offers significant benefits for the person diagnosed and their loved ones. If you or your family notice changes, it could be Alzheimer's or MCI (mild cognitive impairment). Trust yourself, talk to a loved one and see a doctor together.