Raising awareness of World Alzheimer’s Day | Latest news

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)