Raising awareness of World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer's Day, takes place every year on 21 September, marking a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer's disease and other dementia.
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a physical illness which damages a person’s brain. This eventually causes dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease affects everyone differently. However, it has some common early symptoms:
- memory problems
- thinking and reasoning difficulties
- language problems
- changes to how they see and hear things
- changes in mood
The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease will get worse over time. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, a person will need increasing support with everyday living.
How can you support World Alzheimer’s Day?
There are many ways to get involved:
- Join the conversation on social media and share your support on the 21 September by using the hashtag #WorldAlzheimersDay
- Volunteer at a local Memory Walk
- Plan or join in a fundraising event
For more information, click here: Alzheimer's Society (alzheimers.org.uk)