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Raising awareness of World Alzheimer’s Day

Alzheimers Society Logo 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)